Date Posted:

2025-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Join a team that connects the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, our GLOBALink system is at the heart of aviation communications worldwide. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will drive the design, analysis, and implementation of complex systems that keep aircraft, crews, and operations reliably connected. Are you ready to apply your technical expertise and leadership to mission-critical communications?

What YOU will do:

You will lead highly technical engineering teams on challenging RF-focused projects, guiding design, development, and integration.

You will analyze statements of need and customer requirements, breaking them down into system, sub-system, and part-level specifications.

You will develop RF test procedures, evaluate communications equipment, and document your technical analysis.

You will perform analysis of data flows, data logs, and system performance against latency, availability, and capacity requirements.

You will implement architectural changes, customer enhancements, and solutions that span hardware, software, and networks.

You will represent Collins Aerospace in industry forums and cross-discipline engineering teams.

What YOU will learn:

How to design, test, and sustain mission-critical RF communications systems used across global aviation.

How to collaborate in cross-discipline teams, integrating with hardware, software, and network engineers on complex projects.

How to shape future systems through technical product roadmaps and industry engagement.

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

U.S. citizenship (required for government contract work).

Experience with full life-cycle engineering: development, test, implementation, and long-term support.

Proven success implementing architectural changes and customer-driven enhancements to complex, multi-server, multi-network systems.

Experience with system integration, verification and validation, requirements analysis, and supportability studies.

Hands-on experience analyzing system performance through statistical methods and tools.

Background working with communications systems, government customers, and in a service-oriented business model.

Experience working in high availability systems with redundant architectures and RMA principles.

Strong ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and network engineering teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with VHF and HF RF technologies and propagation.

Hands-on experience with lab and field RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, attenuators, etc.).

Knowledge of software-defined radio (SDR), modem development, and advanced digital signal processing.

Familiarity with RF modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, SIMULINK, or LabVIEW.

Experience with high-power RF transmitters (up to 5,000 watts), directional antennas, and interference mitigation.

Background in microwave systems, aeronautical communication, air traffic management, or airline operations.

Participation on industry committees developing communications specifications.

Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills across multiple business units (Avionics, Mission Systems, Commercial Systems).

What We Offer:

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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