Mission Systems Trainer Technical Architect (Onsite)

Mission Systems Trainer Technical Architect

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a Mission Systems Trainer Technical Architect to work onsite in Sterling, VA. This position requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

What You Will Do:

• Define system architecture and technical strategy: Develop high-level designs and system architectures that meet customer requirements and align with program goals. Architect a solution that supports an iterative definition of requirements that minimizes rework and allows for expansion over time.
• Lead technical innovation: Drive technological advancements and recommend solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of the simulation systems.
• Oversee system integration and design: Serve as the authority for integrating multi-disciplinary engineering components, ensuring seamless technical cohesion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Interface with customers and internal teams to translate mission needs into comprehensive technical solutions and system designs.
• Guide technical execution: Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements development to final delivery in alignment with Project Engineer.
• Perform trade studies and analysis: Evaluate design alternatives, technologies, and methodologies to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and inspire engineering teams: Lead by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ensure technical compliance: Maintain adherence to RTX Lifecycle Management Systems and industry standards while ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks: Proactively assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution.
• Contribute to business growth: Lead architectural efforts in bid and proposal processes, articulating innovative technical solutions to support new business pursuits.
• Report program architecture compliance to engineering leadership: Provide regular updates to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Chief Engineer, Department Leaders, and the Engineering Director on project status and performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Previous work experience as a system architect and/or in systems, electrical, mechanical, or test engineering.
• Previous experience interfacing with customers, stakeholders, and team members. Ability to communicate with multiple levels of leadership to empower decision making.
• Experience with trainer development or simulations.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer:

• 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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.