Senior Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-01-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Join Collins Aerospace in our quest for innovation and excellence as we seek a Senior Systems Engineer (Senior Network Engineer) to bolster our esteemed ARINC Global Network (AGN) Implementation team. AGN stands as a vital global network servicing and supporting the Aviation and Transportation industries' community of interest.
As a key member of the AGN Implementation team, you'll play a pivotal role in deploying, maintaining, and operating the ARINC Global Network. Your expertise in advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching and firewall solutions primarily on Cisco platforms, will drive the success of our network architecture.
We're seeking a highly motivated professional who thrives in collaborative team environments and can also excel independently. If you're ready to contribute to a highly reliable and secure worldwide network and make your mark in the realm of aviation technology, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

What YOU will do: 
•    Manage multiple projects from start to finish
•    Directly interfacing with customers and field technicians
•    Order and activate WAN circuits; troubleshoot if necessary
•    Procure equipment per project requirements
•    Configure Cisco routers and switches according to set design
•    Coordinate shipping and/or export control (as required)
•    Create cutover/migration plans 
•    Schedule and perform cutovers with customers
•    Update documentation (change orders, asset records, circuit records and diagrams)
•    Occasionally work evenings and weekends to accommodate global customer change windows

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
•    Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position
•    5 years of experience with configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production WAN environment
•    Experience building router configurations 
•    Prior experience with BGP routing protocol
•    Experience with building Site-to-Site VPNs and DMVPN
•    Experience with WAN technologies and protocols such as two or more of: T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Private Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN
•    Experience troubleshooting and/or isolating network problems

Qualifications We Prefer 
•    Multilingual Languages: Effectively Speak, Read and Write: Advance level: English, Presian: Intermediate level: French, Turkish
•    Previous experience implementing WAN connectivity
•    Experience working with LTE cellular connectivity as backup
•    Experience working in a large-scale WAN environment
•    Experience working in a Service Provider environment
•    Functional knowledge of the ARINC Global Network (AGN) preferred
•    Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA)
•    Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 
•    Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment
•    Ability to work independently and in a team environment
•    Ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly

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!  
 

Learn More & Apply Now!
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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.  

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.

*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 -- propel us all higher, again and again.  
 
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  
 

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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/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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