(Senior) RMTS System-Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-02-02

Country:

Germany

Location:

DE-BW-HEIDELBERG-036-755 ~ Grenzhofer Weg 36 ~ BLDG 755

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

(Senior) RMTS System-Engineer

Engineering

Permanent

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.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Heidelberg based team and have the opportinity to work on multiple domains.

Job Responsibilities:

Effective RMTS team member – Reliability, Maintainability, Testability and Safety Collaboration with multiple international engineering domains, e.g. Hardware, Software and Test Equipment Team with the main focus on: 

Safety Engineering:

• Responsible for providing evidence that the system and the development process meet airworthiness design standards

• Reviews, contributes, and approves subsystem development planning

• Ensures completeness of the Safety Program Plan and that overall development methods align with the objectives of the applicable safety assessment process

• Performs the required Safety Analyses (SFHA, PSSA, SSA) in accordance with certification authority guidance, industry standard recommended practices and company processes

Reliability Engineering:

• Performing reliability predictions and analysis based on industry standards and historical data 

• Responsible for preparation of failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) and Failure Catalogue on Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), module and functional level  

• Working with design engineers to incorporate reliability requirements into product designs 

• Presenting reliability findings to management and customers 

Qualifications:                                                            

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

• NATO-citizenship due to work on classified projects; an existing security clearance would be of advantage 

• Enhanced knowledge about aerospace equipment / Line Replaceable Units 

• Collaboration with multiple engineering domains, e.g. Hardware, Software and Test Equipment Team 

• Basic understanding of circuit diagram analysis for FMECA generation 

• Experienced in schematics design 

• Experienced in Safety Analysis on LRU and/or platform systems level 

• Experience in problem solving within given boundary conditions  

• Experienced in requirement capturing 

• Application of DO254 / DO178B/C / ARP4754 standards  

• Interpersonal quality (teamplayer) 

• Mandatory: English B2+/C at minimum; optional: German B2 or better

Experience with the following tools:

• DOORS and/or JAMA 

• Jira 

• ALM 

• MS Office suite 

• Tortoise SVN 

• PTC Windchill 

• Supporting knowledge/experience: 

• Familiar with typical avionic signal standards 

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

• Familiar with typical computer signal standards 

• Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, IIC 

Be part of the Collins Heidelberg Team:

• Join our international team

• Flexible working times

• 30 days of vacation

• Industry-specific pay

• Company sponsored pension plan

• Corporate health management

• Internal and external training opportunities to promote the continuous learning and development of our employees

• Global career opportunities at over 300 sites worldwide

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