Date Posted:

2026-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Sr Service Engineer to join their service engineering and support team located in Lemoore, California. Training will initially be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position requires both computer hardware and software experience, networking knowledge/experience with Linux RHEL or similar operating systems A self-starter capable of working alone and with large groups and comfortable around military customers, both pilots and maintainers.

The candidate will also be responsible for coordination of activities with the customer, communicating with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers on a variety of programs supported by the military aviation systems and support product line team. Candidate must possess the necessary people skills to effectively communicate with customers, internal and external to Collins Aerospace under a wide variety of environments. Candidate will be required to attend a variety of meetings/events that are both internal and external facing and document the discussions for the program team. Installation of avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms will be required and must be performed in accordance with engineering specifications. Participants must also be capable of working with and using hand tools and have sufficient work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• This is an onsite position located at Lemoore Naval Air Station in California.

• This role is eligible for relocation. Travel up to 80 percent if not local to customer.

• May require atypical hours based on customer need.

What You Will Do

• Be the main point of contact (POC) for TCTSII as the local Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities to include component triage & testing, determine faulty condition, repair, replace, and upgrade as needed.

• Interface with customers (both internal and external) with a wide range of system understanding.

• Provide on-site diagnosis, data collection, and reports back to engineering for system improvements.

• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy, completeness, and harmonization with the overall program level plan.

• Advise the customer on the physical installation of remote radios, avionic modules, and user interfaced in various of platform avionics equipment whether on ground, airborne, or ship-board platforms.

• Train customers and system users ad-hoc and in classroom.

• Serve as a role model to coworkers by demonstrating respect and sensitivity for fellow workers and promoting open discussion of issues.

• Provide world-class service to customers and produce exemplary results.

• Assess the costs, benefits, and risks of a decision while using sound logic to make well-informed decisions

• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

• Be a self-starter with great time management skills.

• Position will travel and provide support to remote radios as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) (preferably Electronics, IT, or Cybersecurity) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Prior Aviation experience.

• Must have experience with COMSEC loading devices (such as an SKL).

• Must hold a current and valid Real ID drivers license to support travel requirements.

• Linux experience (preferred RHEL 7+).

• Experience performing avionics, integration, post-installation testing, or certification activities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Capable of training customers and system users ad-hoc or in the classroom.

• TCTSII/CRIIS/TCTS1/ARDS/Aii experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of Linux Administration either by Experience/CompTIA Linux+/etc. Network Certifications (CompTIA Security+/Network+).

• Network understanding of routes, IPs, and transport protocols (TCP/UDP).

• Previous field service experience working closely with naval ranges (PODs/Operators/etc.)

• Prior military aviation experience especially with F18s/F16s and/or F35s.

• Experience with TARIF systems, RADs, JDS, Live Monitor.

Role Type

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

• 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 and Apply Now!

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.

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.

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 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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