Senior Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Shape the Future of Special Operations Aviation.

Do you want your engineering work to have a direct impact on some of the most capable military aircraft in the world? Do you want to work with a team that is the "Tip of the Spear" of military capability?

Join the Rotary Wing Platform Systems team within Integrated Avionics Systems at Collins Aerospace, where you'll help develop, integrate, and test advanced avionics supporting the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). Our engineers work on the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), delivering mission-critical capabilities for the MH-60M Black Hawk and MH-47G Chinook, while helping shape the next generation of Special Operations aircraft technologies.

This is more than a systems engineering role. You'll work alongside experienced architects, program leaders, flight test engineers, and military customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver capabilities that directly support mission success.

As a member of the SOA CAAS Platform Systems Engineering team, you will lead technical efforts throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development through integration, verification, and customer delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Develop system architectures, requirements, interface definitions, and technical design artifacts supporting SOA CAAS programs.
• Plan and execute system verification activities, including laboratory integration, aircraft integration, and flight test support.
• Collaborate with Program Chief Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Software,
• Hardware, Test, Safety, Cybersecurity, and customers to develop technically sound solutions.
• Participate in proposal activities, technical planning, and engineering estimates supporting future SOA programs.
• Support technical reviews, customer briefings, design reviews, and engineering trade studies.
• Mentor junior engineers while helping develop a culture centered on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Travel as required (typically less than 25% annual) to support integration, customer meetings, and flight test activities.

What You Will Learn:

• This role provides unique opportunities to grow both technically and professionally. You'll gain experience in:
• Military avionics system architecture
• Aircraft integration and flight test
• Model-based and requirements-based systems engineering
• Technical leadership and customer engagement
• Program execution, proposals, and engineering planning
• Cross-functional collaboration across one of Collins Aerospace's premier military avionics programs

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET Security Clearance within the first 6 months in the role.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Must be able to attain an FAA Class III flight physical within 6 months of hire
• Experience with Collins Aerospace Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS)
• Experience with Design Assurance Records (DARs)
• Military or commercial avionics systems engineering experience
• Current or previous military experience
• Experience with: DOORS JIRA PREP SVN Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of: MIL-STD-1553B ARINC-429 Ethernet-based avionics architectures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and customers
• Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring engineers

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.

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. 

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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