Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Space Systems (Hybrid)

Key Skills

Data Analysis, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Employee life cycle, JIRA, LabVIEW, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, Simulink

Job Description

Our team is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated candidate to join our Space Systems team as an Electrical Systems Engineer. This position supports the design, development, verification & validation, and operational support of the next generation spacesuit and crewed surface vehicles. You will serve as the technical owner for electrical hardware system(s) and/or subsystem(s), working with cross-functional teams to develop & deliver assured space solutions enabling Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility (HSM).

Primary Responsibilities:

• System decomposition & requirement capture to align to Concept of Operations
• Identification & execution of trade studies & analysis supporting system definition
• System modeling, analysis, & optimization
• System interoperability & interface definition
• System integration & test
• Definition & execution of system verification, validation, & qualification
• System test data analysis, & reporting
• Earned Value Management or Control Account Management
• Product Requirements/specifications definition for hardware/software development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required 
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
• Significant experience in development of mission or safety critical clean sheet system of systems, systems, or products
• 5+ years experience developing embedded solutions for space applications
• Working knowledge of full life-cycle system development
• Experience on hardware development program
• Electrical system modeling/simulation, including steady state & transient analysis
• Ability to effectively collaborate on complex technical scope & obtain design approach consensus
• Ability to iteratively develop solutions, define & propose design approaches, and collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) & across stakeholders
• Data science & analysis
• Experience identifying & quantifying key performance metrics of systems
• Desire to help others grow & excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent writing, communication, & math skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of ARP4754 or similar standards
• Relevant hardware experience: digital and/or analog circuit card design, databuses, motors/motor controllers, actuators, sensors, power supplies, FPGAs, microprocessors, batteries in safety or mission critical applications, displays, communications systems & datalinks, development hardware qualification testing
• Relevant systems experience: data-driven system decomposition & development, requirements development, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, system simulation & modeling, development of safety and/or mission critical systems, system qualification, flight test experience, impacts of radiation on electrical systems
• Avionics experience
• Experience with electrical test plan development, test equipment
• Experience developing & negotiating means of compliance with regulators, customers, or industry standards groups
• Experience with bid and proposal efforts, full life-cycle hardware development, cost impact analysis, process improvement
• Technical ownership of system(s) of moderate to major complexity
• Experience leading peer reviews, assessing technical debt, and identifying contingency plans
• Experience with Python, SysML, Cameo System Modeler, Jira, Jama, Matlab, Simulink, LabView

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.

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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
•  And more!

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.