Senior Systems Engineer - Rotary Wing Mainline (Onsite)

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)
• Ex