Date Posted:

　　2023-08-14

　　Country:

　　Germany

　　Location:

　　Heidelberg, Germany

　　Position Role Type:

　　Unspecified

　　Principal Software/ Systems Engineer - Avionics Test Systems Engineering (f/m/d)We are looking for a Principle or Senior Principle level Engineer to strengthen our Avionics Software Team.Who we are:At Collins Aerospace, we work side-by-side with our customers to tackle the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We're combining boundless imagination with a broad portfolio and an unmatched dedication to customers - all to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever.Our site in Heidelberg has the following core competencies:Avionics SystemsOn-board electronics for land vehiclesProducts for the aerospace industryWe have established ourselves as a leading supplier of customized electronics solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Collins Aerospace in Heidelberg supplies integrated navigation and communications systems for a wide range of military applications and is a global leader in satellite reaction wheel technology.We are redefining aerospace.The Role: The Principal Software/Systems Engineer - Avionics Test Systems Engineer applies engineering principles to design, build, and maintain industry leading test solutions for avionics equipment and avionics systems.Ensures understanding of both technical and programmatic requirements and their interactions within a given project. Supports department improvements in best practices and innovation.The Principal Software/Systems Engineer performs analysis at all levels of the total test solution including concept, design, build, verification & validation, deployment, operation, maintenance and disposal. Supports technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for test systems.Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Deconstructs customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirements.Supports configuration process, performs functional analysis, timing analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Responsibilities:

　　Participate in program planning and risk management both technical and programmatic from bid to deployment phaseDevelop test systems requirements and validation procedures; provide technical solution for building the test solutions as per the requirementsDefine & develop software/systems architecture for avionics test system solutionsCollaborate with both project teams and external end users/customersPrimary interface coordinating with test engineering hardware and software engineeringIntegrator working with multiple disciplines to ensure a successful solution development, delivering through sustainmentLeads Verification and Validation activities of test solutionsPerform trade study and market analysis to benchmark industry leading test solutionsProvide functional leadership for related development activities to a team of engineersSupport product line strategy for test solutions; support process improvement and reuse of technical solutions at a systems levelSupport test time reduction and analyze test failuresProvide technical mentoring to other junior engineersLead proposals for tester systems and provide effort estimates and narratives for thoseWork with the Engineering Project Manager to create and maintain estimates of schedule and budget for a complete engineering projectMandatory qualifications/ experience:Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) disciplineMinimum 5 years of prior relevant work experienceNATO- or EU- citizenship due to work on classified projectsStrong software background:Proficiency with modern software development best practices and configuration management toolsLabWindows CVI or similar experienceExperience in Python and one of the following programming languages: ADA / C / C++ / C# / .NETExperience in requirements development including but not limited to stakeholder analysis, decomposition of systems level requirements into hardware and software sub-systemsExperience in requirements verification and validation and developing verification criteria and procedures for the requirementsDemonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options and develop solutionsAbility to collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisionsEnjoy learning new technologiesSelf-motivated to contribute to a positive work environmentFluent English language skillsDesired qualifications/ experience:Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity and/or other real time operating system experienceKnowledge of the standards of the aviation industryOpen standards relating to operating systems and networking (e.g. ARINC 653, ARINC 429, ARINC 818, MIL-1553, POSIX, TCP/IP) familiarityExperience in test automationExperience with CI/CD pipelinesProject management/project engineering experienceExperience with opticsExperience with test equipmentGood communication and influencing skillsGood organization skillsBecome part of our team: Payment in accordance with the IG Metall framework remuneration agreementWork-life balanceMobile workingFlexible working hours30 days of paid leaveSpecial leave for the care of small children and those in need of careBreastfeeding roomMulticultural teamsWomen's NetworkLocal Ethics & Compliance Officer to help and advise employeesCultural team to promote a pleasant working atmosphereCompany pension schemeE-bike SchemeOccupational health managementCompany canteen with health-conscious cateringInternal and external training measuresGlobal career opportunitiesLanguage coursesRTX 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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