Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Date Posted:

2024-06-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you ready to elevate your career in systems engineering? Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Systems Engineer within our Mission Systems Maritime Defense Engineering team in Windsor Locks, CT. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge fuel cell technology, advanced life support, and field support programs for the US Navy and commercial customers. You will engage in a wide array of projects ranging from power generation to environmental conditioning systems, ensuring our defense maritime portfolio remains at the pinnacle of innovation and reliability.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will take the lead in planning and executing technical designs, system integration, and comprehensive risk and compliance assessments. Your expertise in thermofluidic and electro-mechanical applications will be pivotal as you collaborate with program management and cross-functional teams throughout the development cycle. Beyond technical prowess, you will play a crucial role in mentoring early-stage engineers, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within our team. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of naval mission applications!

What YOU Will Do:

• Architect system configurations to meet end requirements. Conduct trade studies to identify the preferred final solution

• De-compose high level requirements into detailed lower-level requirements to support component definition and selection

• Support successful integration of Collins designs with external test or field installation hardware/software

• Conduct verification activities including compliance matrix population with associated risk assessment

• Collaborate with cross functional IPD teams, program management, customers, and suppliers to effectively meet program objectives

• Lead and coordinate system development efforts while fostering the growth of less senior team members

What YOU Will Learn:

• Advanced systems engineering techniques for cutting-edge fuel cell and electro-mechanical applications

• Strategies for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, program management, and external stakeholders

• Best practices in risk and compliance assessment within defense maritime projects

• Mentorship and leadership skills by guiding and developing early-stage engineers

• Comprehensive knowledge of integrating advanced life support and environmental conditioning systems into naval mission applications

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Travel up to 20% time may periodically be required to support program needs

• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred educational background/focus in Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering

• Prior experience with fuel cell or electrolysis systems

• Experience with systems containing valves, pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, separators, sensors, and storage tanks

• Previous submarine or spacecraft experience

• Previous knowledge and/or experience with U.S. Navy

• Strong focus on teamwork, team building, and employee development

• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more! 

  Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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