Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

Thermal Fluid System Engineering ArchitectAt Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, we don't just imagine the future of flight—we engineer it. As a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions, we tackle our customers' toughest challenges with innovation, dedication, and unmatched technical expertise. Now, we're looking for a visionary Thermal Fluid System Engineering Architect to help us design the next generation of high-performance electro-mechanical systems that power aircraft around the world.
As a key member of our Systems Architecture group, you'll lead the design and integration of cutting-edge thermal fluid systems—including air, vapor, and liquid-based cooling and heating systems. This is not just about components—it's about defining system-level architecture that meets critical criteria for performance, safety, reliability, controllability, installation, and cost.
What You Will DoPerforming analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, modeling, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements.
Modeling system architecture for analyzing architecture impacts on performance, safety, reliability, controllability, installation, and cost.
Plan and coordinate activities across system engineering.
Applies scientific principles to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools, and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.
Ensures novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.
Collaborate with customers to establish specifications, performs analysis, and plan performance testing in system laboratories as well as aircraft flight test.
Analyze test results for consistency with performance predictions and compliance to system requirementsQualifications You Must HaveRequires 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 experienceQualifications We PreferProven experience in requirements management and decomposition of customer/system-level requirements into sub-system and component-level specifications using tools like IBM DOORSHands-on expertise with 1-dimensional performance analysis and incorporating 3D dimensional layout constraints into performance analysisStrong background in systems engineering processes and ARP4754 standards, with experience in designing for physical integration, and architecting for controllability, safety, reliability, weight, cost and performance.
Proficiency in modeling system architectures using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML) to assess performance, reliability, safety, and cost impacts across the system lifecycle.

What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd moreMay be Eligible for RelocationWe make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -
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