Senior Systems Engineer – Boeing Platforms (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-WA-BOTHELL-3350 ~ 3350 Monte Villa Pkwy ~ CREEKVIEW BLDG, Ste 210

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Boeing Platforms engineering department is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. Our teams deliver advanced, safety critical systems that improve flight efficiency, enhance situational awareness, and enable connected aircraft operations worldwide.

This role is ideal for a systems engineer with firm understanding pilot centric technologies and avionics. The engineer is responsible for technical ownership across the full system development lifecycle - from architecture and requirements through integration, verification, and certification.

What You Will Do:

• •Develop and decompose system level requirements into subsystem requirements for flight display products.
• •Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across the Boeing Platforms Department product lines.
• •Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams.
• •Contribute to integration of display system hardware, software, and subsystem elements in system labs.
• •Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754 objectives and Collins engineering standards.
• •Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination.
• •Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• •Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices aligned to Collins CORE and The Boeing Platforms Department development processes.
• •5-10% travel as needed.

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
• •5 years of experience developing Systems or subsystem components (hardware, software, requirements, integration, and verification).
• •1 year of experience in a customer-facing role.
• •Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO254, DO-160, DO180, or similar.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• •Experience with Collins flight displays or Boeing Platforms architectures.
• •Background in system integration labs, hardware–software interface definition, or aircraft connectivity systems.
• •Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
• •Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead system-level tasks or navigate complex technical issues.
• •Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a fast paced, highly regulated domain.
• •Experience with RLPM or Collins Development Processes.

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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 limi