Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This position is for Systems Engineering position on the Cargo and Transport Systems team within the Fixed Wing Solutions department of Military Avionics & Helicopters – Avionics Engineering – Collins Aerospace – RTX Corporation.  The team’s charter is to perform the aircraft platform systems engineering tasks associated with the design, development, and integration of various system/subsystem applications, for use on USAF and International fixed-wing platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with technical presentations and discussions with the various stakeholders. 

• Help with capture requirements and establish solid designs for new programs. 

• Support testing activities during the avionics development life-cycle. 

• Help coordinate communication and status to relevant stakeholders. 

• Assist with driving resolutions for technical issues through problem solving and coordination across teams. 

What You Will Learn:

• Avionics Bids and Pursuits

• Agile Development Process and Workflow

• Systems Engineering Development Processes

• Systems Avionics Architecture and Design

• Requirements Capture and Validation

• Systems Integration, Test, and Verification

• Military Avionics Certification Processes and Compliance

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Agile methodologies 

• Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities 

• Experience with Systems Engineering following defined engineering best practices 

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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 55,000 USD