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Principal Systems Engineer, Vision Systems (Hybrid)

HOR32: Wilsonville, OR 27300 SW Parkway , Wilsonville, OR, 97070-9215 USA Full time

Date Posted:

2025-11-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOR32: Wilsonville, OR 27300 SW Parkway , Wilsonville, OR, 97070-9215 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Do you like to be a place where people are given opportunities to learn new skills and are encouraged to take on new challenges?  Do you like working on the cutting edge of technology?  Do you like to work in a collaborative, supportive environment in one of the most beautiful places on earth?  Then Collins Aerospace – Vision Systems (VS) Division located in Wilsonville, Oregon may be what you’ve been looking for.

So, what is VS looking for?  We need a motivated, professional, innovative, creative System Engineer that enjoys designing and developing high quality avionics products that fulfill the customer’s vision.   VS Engineering is fully involved from design concept to fielding of new technology.  We have an exciting variety of products that we create:  Enhanced Flight Vision Systems, Next Generation Head Up Displays, and more. 

This position is looking for an experienced System Engineer to join the Head Up Displays (HUD) Systems engineering team.  This person will be leading projects and applying their seasoned knowledge to the development of our products. 

What You Will Do:

  • Provide technical/project leadership through all phases of the system development lifecycle including requirements capture, system design and modeling, integrating with hardware and software components, system validation and verification.

  • Be the interface between the engineering team to both the end customer and Collins’ Program Management office

  • Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level system engineers.

  • Coordinate and work with other domains and departments to realize a functional system.

  • Work with external customers to document operational scenarios, develop system requirements, define system interfaces, and perform system validation testing.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for pursuit activities, internal design reviews and external customer reviews.

  • Manage the cost, schedule, and scope for moderately sized system development activities.

  • Identify and implement process, system, and product improvements to enhance performance and improve efficiency.

What You Will Learn:

  • The ability to manage cost, schedule and scope of projects

  • Improve on your design and development skills

  • Enhance your leadership and project management skills

  • Exposure to next generation HUD and Vision technologies

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

  • Experience with team and/or project leadership

  • Experience with avionics or other aircraft system development and certification

  • Experience with agile development

  • Experience with ARP-4754

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Head Up and / or Head Down Symbology

  • Hands on experience with system, hardware, and/or software integration and testing 

  • Experience with JAMA/JIRA and DOORS

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • Experience pilot experience and / or experience with flight test

  • Experience with flight control systems

  • Experience developing complex systems including hardware, software, and firmware compliant with RTCA DO-178, DO-160 and/or DO-254.

WHAT WE OFFER  

BENEFITS  

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!   

This position may be eligible for relocation. 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

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.  

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. 

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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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