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Date Posted:

2024-06-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

The Flight Controls Department at Collins Aerospace is developing Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS) for the current and next generation of business, regional, air-transport and military aircraft . Flight Test Engineers are part of a highly specialized group responsible for optimizing AFCS control laws on customer aircraft . Our mission is to provide Collins’ customers the flight controls support required to ensure a quality certifiable product installed as part of the Collins avionics suite.

Flight Controls is seeking a highly motived, experienced flight test engineer to join our flight test team to support flight test activities at our customer locations. If you thrive on solving challenging problems, working directly with customers, flying on a variety of airplanes, all while getting to travel the globe this position may be the career with purpose you have been looking for.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create test plans, instrumentation plans and test cards.

• Coordinate and conduct ground and flight test events with internal and external stakeholders.

• Attend test readiness reviews and safety briefings with customers.

• Set up experimental flight test equipment.

• Travel to customer facilities around the world to support flight test activities.

• Conduct briefings and debriefings with test pilots, engineers and certification authorities.

• Execute test cards as part of the flight crew in simulators or on board an aircraft .

• Perform flight data analysis and control law tuning to achieve desired aircraft performance.

• Seek input from test pilots on system performance and utilize feedback to inform real-time decisions related to test execution.

• Document test results and prepare test reports.

• Investigate customer snags and in-service occurrences.

• Serve as a focal point for engineering and program management on flight test related matters.

• Become proficient in Collins’ AFCS control laws and system architecture.

• Acquire working knowledge of aircraft systems beyond flight controls.

• Develop flight test tools and processes to improve test execution and data analysis.

• Mentor and coach junior flight test engineers.

• Conduct aircraft ground testing of the control system including general AP systems.

• Be familiar with aircraft regulatory requirements as they relate to AFCS systems.

• The FTE must be comfortable in the test aircraft environment.

• Travel extensively, often for extended periods away from home to customer locations both domestic and international.

• Must be comfortable flying on experimental flight test aircraft .

• Work off or extended hours if needed to accommodate the customer’s schedule.

  QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• 3+ years of experience in a test engineering role.

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

  QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Engaging interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues across a wide range of disciplines.

• Effective problem solving, technical and analytical skills.

• Prior experience in experimental flight testing of Part 25 aircraft .

• Experience in the flight controls domain.

• Experience with data analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, LabVIEW, etc.

• An understanding of the objectives of industry guidance like ARP4754, DO-178B/C, and methods of demonstrating compliance to such guidance.

• FAA pilot certificate.

  Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

  WHAT WE OFFER  

  This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

  BENEFITS:   ·

• 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! 

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  DEI/Re-Empower Statements 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. #reempowerprogram

  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

  Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

  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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

  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 77,000 USD - 163,000 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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