Service Engineer, F-35 Helmet Mounted Display (Onsite) - Eglin AFB

Date Posted:

2025-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL99: Field Office - FL Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 32301 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are currently searching for a Pilot Fit Facility Helmet Fitting Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for the sizing, building and fitting of Collins Aerospace Helmet Mounted Display Systems (HMDS) for Joint Strike Fighter F-35 pilots at the Eglin Air Force Base near Destin, FL.

 

The primary function will be to directly interact with pilots in fitting the HMDS. Interaction with the primary contractor and other sub-contractors is required to meet scheduling timelines, contract requirements, and end-user expectations. This Specialist works closely with engineering and cross- functional teams to resolve equipment issues that may arise.

• This is an onsite role located at Eglin Air Force Base near Destin, FL.

• This role is eligible for relocation.

• Travel for this role averages 10%.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform anthropometric measurements on F-35 pilots to determine HMDS component sizes.

• Assemble HMDS components using hand and power tools.

• Fit HMDS to pilots.

• Integrate HMDS with oxygen equipment, pilot survival equipment, and the F-35 aircraft ejection system.

• Using a variety of computer software programs, produce three-dimensional head scan files.

• Operate photographic equipment.

• Operate CNC machines and other precision devices.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform operational tests of complex optics systems.

• Perform optical harmonization.

• Perform hand tacking on fabric, clean optics and HMDS visors, and maintain cleanliness in the work center.

• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Tool Control, and International Traffic in Arms regulations.

• Occasional travel to support other Pilot Fit Facilities.

• Must follow requirements set forth by the Air Force to work onsite at Eglin AFB.

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant 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.

• Completion of US Navy PR, US Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment, or US Army Aviation Life Support Equipment course is required.

• Minimum four years of experience working with US Air Force, US Navy, US Army, or US Marine Corps Flight Equipment manuals, equipment, procedures, and techniques.

• Experience interfacing with a variety of customers. 

• Experience with helmet mounted or related displays.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience working in and around ejection seat equipped aircraft is preferred.

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!

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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