Avionic Equipment System-Engineer (f/m/d)

Who we are:

At Collins Aerospace, we work side-by-side with our customers to tackle the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We’re combining boundless imagination with a broad portfolio and an unmatched dedication to customers – all to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever.

Our site in Heidelberg has the following core competencies:

• Avionics Systems

• On-board electronics for land vehicles

• Products for the aerospace industry

We have established ourselves as a leading supplier of customized electronics solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Collins Aerospace in Heidelberg supplies integrated navigation and communications systems for a wide range of military applications and is a global leader in satellite reaction wheel technology.

We are redefining aerospace.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordination of aerospace equipment development with a multitude of functions and links over time in a holistic way in accordance to engineering V-model

• Designing of systems and assemblies, taking into account functional, cost, weight and installation aspects

• Definition and coordination of technical requirements for the development tasks assigned

• Recognising difficulties that arise and ensuring compliance with specified development goals

• Definition and execution of Verification & Validation (V&V) methods and procedures

• Creation and check of schedules, set priorities, defining interfaces

• Working as a cross-functional role within a global work environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either Electrical-, Computer-, Systems-, Communications- or Aerospace-Engineering or equivalent

• NATO-citizenship due to work on classified projects

• Enhanced knowledge about aerospace equipment / Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)

• Experience in:

  • Coordination of other engineering domains, e. g. Hardware, Software and Testability

  • Test execution and documentation/integration

  • Problem solving within given boundary conditions

  • Requirements capture

  • Application of DO254 / DO178B/C / ARP4754 standards

  • Usage of the following tools: DOORS and/or JAMA, ALM, MS Office, SVN

  • Project Management

• Familiarity with typical avionic signal standards e.g.:

  • MIL-Bus 1553, ARINC 429, RS232, Ethernet

• Specific skill set out of at least one of the named areas:

  • Knowledge in Human Factors/MMI/HMI

  • Expertise in aircraft networking architectures, Flight Deck Systems, Flight Management Systems, Maintenance Systems

  • Competence in Safety Analysis

  • Familiarity with CNS/ATM, ADSB, TCAS or GPS, Inertial Navigation/Attitude Heading Reference System

  • Familiarity with Flight Control Systems or Tactical Data Link, Air Data or Cockpit Data Entry Devices

• Fluent English language skills

• Good communication skills to management and team

Be part of our team:

• Multicultural team

• Industry-specific pay

• Balancing work and family life

  • Opportunity to work from home up to 50% of the working time

  • Flexible working times

  • 30 days of paid vacation

  • Special leave: up to 8 days to care for children or other dependent persons

  • Rest and nursing areas

• Women’s network for mutual support

• Local Ethics & Compliance Officer

• Global career opportunities

• Culture team to support a pleasant working atmosphere

• Company sponsored pension plan

• Corporate health management

• Company canteen with health-conscious meals

• Internal and external training opportunities to promote continuous learning and development