Spacesuit Avionics Integration IPT Lead (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2022-12-02-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

07: Building 07 Houston TX 18050 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX, 77058 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products.  The ISR & Space Systems business unit provides products and services to global government and commercial customers that enable mission success in the harshest environments of space, in the air, at sea, and on the ground.  We design and manufacture the Next Generation Space Suit, Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) and Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS) on a number of space & sea platforms including the International Space Station, and the next generation of space vehicles such as CST-100 and Orion, and the US Navy’s submarine fleet.

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced, senior Systems Engineer to join their team in Houston, Texas. This position requires detailed knowledge of avionics definition, integration, test and certification activities along with excellent project and team management skills. A background in systems engineering along with experience in subsystem design is a must. Experience with a variety of avionics systems is required.

This position will work on-site at our Houston, Texas Spaceport facility and serve as the Spacesuit Integration Systems Engineer for the EVA & HSM Value Stream Engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the EVA system requirements, interfaces and technical integration of Spacecraft Vehicles to the COLLINS xEVAS Platform

• Responsible for developing and documenting interfaces between Spacecraft Vehicles and the COLLINS xEVAS Platform.

• Facilitating and managing Avionics system integration among technical teams in resolving interfaces issues across a variety of technical disciplines including structural/mechanical, command/data handling, thermal, electrical power, and loads/dynamic

• Develop and manage verification and closure of design requirements, safety hazards, and joint technical analyses for thermal, loads, power, etc.

• Facilitating and managing integration with engineering spacecraft subsystems and operations disciplines to fully certify the Avionics systems and subsystem elements for the XEVAS platform

• Technical support for Business Development and Contracts in addressing xEVAS Avionics EVA Integration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

• 8 to 10 + years of spacesuit vehicle interface management or related experience preferred

• BS degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred, will consider relevant years of related experience

• Experience with developing and prioritizing high-level department project scheduling based on technical and project delivery milestones

• Experience with performing/tracking duties pertaining to schedules

• Working knowledge of the general principles of technical document preparation and maintenance, as well as reporting and resolving schedule discrepancies with project deliverables

• Exposure to Project Management principles, or a project management related coursework or certification is a plus

• High technical expertise in aerospace and spacecraft systems preferred

• Systems engineering and integration experience preferred

• Human in the loop testing or analysis preferred

• Demonstrated experience in Vehicle Display development and testing including checkout, prognostic monitoring, radio and communication interface, caution and warning,

• Strong aerospace engineering background with technical knowledge in environmental control and thermal control systems, and/or thrust vector control systems preferred

• Strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships Strong communication skills and ability to work across the organization and various disciplines, including Engineering, Quality, Business Development, Operations, and PP&C

• Ability to communicate complex technical subjects with clarity and precision Ability to lead and coach IPT leaders to develop core leadership skills and innovative solutions to problems

• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willing to learn new programs (Confluence, Jira, etc.)
• Architecting, designing, developing and testing embedded software in avionics products
• Collaborating on software requirements and design
• Implementing and testing software
• Experience with NASA -STD-3001 and OCA requirements for space flight hardware
• Experience with DO178B/C Standard
• Experience with safety-critical, real-time, embedded system development is highly desirable.
• Experience with avionics or other spacecraft system development and certification.
• Experience developing systems that are compliant with ARP-4754, RTCA DO-178, DO-160 and DO-254.

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.

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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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. 

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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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