Aerospace System Engineer (Hybrid)Collins Aerospace • Rockford, IL, US

Aerospace System Engineer (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace • Rockford, IL, US

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Overview

Aerospace System Engineer (Hybrid) – Collins Aerospace

Location : A01 : Rockford - Aerospace, 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Date Posted : 2025-07-11

Country : United States of America

Position Role Type : Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements : U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

Note : RTX / Collins Aerospace is an RTX company.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of systems, hardware, software, and test engineers to develop advanced aerospace communications and interface solutions.
Write and manage functional interface requirements and flow down to hardware, software, and test equipment groups.
Define and document I / O signals and data paths, using modern, web-based tools to ensure traceability and consistency.
Develop and execute interface verification plans, using both lab testing and simulation tools to ensure interoperability across all components.
Troubleshoot interface and communication issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Support technical reviews, design documentation, and interface control documents (ICDs) throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive innovation in interface architectures and communication strategies to improve system performance and reliability.
Work hands-on in system-level integration labs to integrate and validate power distribution systems, ensuring proper function and communication over serial data buses (e.g., ARINC, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, AFDX).

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with requirements development

Experience with design and verification of data communications electrical hardware (e.g., IEEE802.3 Ethernet or CAN)

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline

Experience with decomposing system requirements to support Hardware and Software design teams

Designed at least one aircraft industry Communications standard such as ARINC 664, SAE AS6003, ARINC 825, ARINC 429, ARINC 629, or Mil-Std-1553B or equivalent

Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework process using JIRA

Experience using DOORS and Synergy

Experience with Python, VBA, DXL, and XML

Experience working with certifying authorities to comply with aviation data bus design assurance guidelines (e.g., CRI-F66, CRI-F30, CM E-09 Edition 1, AC20-156)

Experience troubleshooting labs using an oscilloscope and / or Time Domain Reflectometer

Understanding of signal integrity concepts (e.g., transmission line theory)

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) with employer matching and retirement contributions

Tution reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs

Life and disability insurance

Optional coverages (pet, home / auto, additional life, critical illness, legal, ID theft)

Parental leave, fertility benefits, adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Plan with counseling; wellness programs

Doctor on Demand and Telehealth services

Child and elder care services

Second opinion programs

Relocation eligibility

Hybrid : Employees will work onsite and offsite with the ratio determined with leadership.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Details available in the Privacy Policy and Terms.

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