Senior Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it's embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology. Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Senior Systems Engineer role within our Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the ATS team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide. What You Will Do: You will work on the cutting-edge STARS air traffic control system, the backbone of air traffic management in the United States. You will join a dynamic systems engineering team dedicated to modernizing the STARS system under an exciting new contract. You will drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges and crafting system and product-level requirements. You will play a key role in verifying these requirements by developing rigorous sell-off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety. You will have a direct impact on modernizing air traffic control across the country. What You Will Do: You will gain exposure to multiple air traffic systems and have a helping hand in developing solutions to modernize and integrate them to meet the demands of the future. You can take your career to the next level by becoming a subject matter expert and valued consultant to our systems engineering team. In addition, you would interact with the customer as we innovate solutions to modernize and improve the ATC solution in the US and around the world. 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 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, with expertise in requirements decomposition, flow-down, and verification. Must have prior experience with IBM DOORS, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Must have experience generating technical documentation and preparing and facilitating briefings with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. U.S. citizenship is required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts. Qualifications We Prefer: Prior experience with programming skills in C, C++ and/or Java/J2EE, scripting languages like Python, or modeling tools such as MATLAB. Prior experience using the CAMEO modelling tool Prior experience in Cloud based systems Prior experience supporting a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) government contract. Prior experience in Air Traffic Control or Airspace/Aircraft Services Prior experience with Agile Development Processes. Prior experience with Red Hat Linux 9.x. - Prior experience with integration and test best 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  Carrot 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!   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.  May be eligible for relocation. 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. 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including