Principal Systems Engr, Helmet Vision Systems (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-02-28-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

This position is for a Principal Systems Engineer on the Helmet Vision Systems team in the Vision Systems organization. The Helmet Vision Systems team provides situational awareness capabilities to rotary wing and fixed wing operators in military markets. The team develops helmet-mounted displays and digital night vision products by integrating sensors, processing and display capabilities to meet specific platform requirements. The HVS team transitions technologies from research and development into full production rate, qualified products.

Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate will serve as a technical leader for development and integration activities for helmet vision systems development project teams.  This responsibility spans all aspects of the Electro-optical and Infrared (EO/IR) vision system and related subsystems, including sensors, hardware, processing, algorithms, optics, and micro-displays.  Specific responsibilities of this position include Helmet-Mounted Display System and subsystem (micro-displays, sensors, algorithms, hardware) requirements analysis, definition, and validation; systems and subsystems integration and requirements verification testing; effective technical collaboration among systems, hardware and software design functions; assisting in resolving technical problems that cross functional domain areas of hardware and software; and supporting customer platform integration. 

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience

• Experience managing multiple levels of requirements

• Experience with Verification, Validation, and Qualification Testing

• Ability to serve as technical leader for highly complex systems

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.

• Must be willing to travel 10% or as needed

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Electro-optical and/or infrared imaging sensor systems and/or display systems

• Knowledge of advanced electro-optical systems to include imaging systems in multiple spectral bands, and digital image processing.

• Knowledge of advanced display technologies, to include experience with micro-display and projection technologies​

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. 

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. 

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.  

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.  

• 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. 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.   

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. 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. 

Note:  

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) 

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year  
   

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. 

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