System Engineer II- Advanced Data Links (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

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:

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Collins Aerospace, systems engineering is more than a discipline — it’s the foundation of innovation through collaboration. Whether it’s teaming up with fellow systems engineers, integrating across design and development functions, or engaging with program leadership and customers, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your voice matters and your contributions drive impact.

As a Systems Engineer II on the Advanced Data Links Team, you’ll help shape the future of secure, high-performance communication systems that support critical missions for the military and their global partners. You’ll join a cross-functional team focused on delivering cutting-edge datalink solutions — where creativity, problem-solving, and technical excellence come together to make a real difference.

We’re looking for curious minds, team players, and those eager to grow their skills. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and are inspired by working on mission-driven technology alongside passionate peers, we want to hear from you. Join us in building what's next.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a dedicated, high-performing team driving the development of advanced datalink products, delivering secure, mission-critical solutions to our channel-facing partners.

• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification.

• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.

• Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.

• Minimal travel required, with the potential for 1–4 trips per year depending on program needs.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.  

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our radio subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.  

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you! 

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

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

• Eligible for relocation

• And more!