Systems Engineer - MANTA SEIT (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

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

Systems Engineer - MANTA SEIT (Onsite)

At RTX, the world 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.

Position Overview:

The Mission Systems Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) Systems/Hardware department is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer, with a passion for engineering, to join the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team team to focus on System Engineering, Integration and Testing. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. 

This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT systems architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter.  The successful candidate will work with external customers and leadership as well as internal systems, software and hardware engineering development teams to integrate navigation products for ground applications.

Our solutions keep the warfighter safe, connected and informed by providing accurate position, navigation, and timing information in contested environments. You will be working in a dynamic, results-oriented team environment with engineers that share your passion for providing cutting edge solutions to today’s military.

What You Will Do:

• You will create and maintain system requirements and design documents.

• You will support verification and traceability of the system requirements. 

• You will develop verification test procedures and execute procedures in a secure lab. 

• You will conduct peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation. 

• You will collaborate across teams on program goals. 

• You will coordinate communication and status to relevant stakeholders. 

• You will own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts. 

• You will help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams. 

• You will have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department. 

• You will contribute to bid/proposal activities during new business pursuits.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 

Characteristics We Prefer:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Good teamwork skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Technical aptitude and professionalism

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

• High level of motivation and self-direction

• Comfortable interacting with and presenting to external customers and end-users

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Python scripting experience

• Automa