A2G Principal Systems Engineer - Computing Solutions Department (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer for the development of the next generation product line solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA.  The Computing Solutions organization is focused on the development of solutions that can be applied across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety critical applications.  Our team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these solutions.   

We are seeking candidates with a proven history in specifying, designing, verifying, and testing highly integrated computing and graphics systems. Your responsibilities will span the creation of comprehensive plans, requirements, architecture definition, meticulous verification and validation, and the development of detailed design documentation for our next generation solutions with the product line avionic electronic systems.  This is also an excellent opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of architects and senior engineers with program visibility across the Avionics business units.  

What You Will Do: 

• Capture requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures in accordance with program development plans and the objectives of ARP-4754B. 

• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab  

• Technical collaboration among systems, hardware, AEH and software design functions.  

• Assist in resolving technical problems that cross hardware and software functional domain areas.   

• 5-10% travel as needed. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. 

• Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B).  

• Experience authoring and validating requirements. 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Experience with the avionics equipment certification process.  

• Experience working with stakeholders to generate concepts of operations and use cases.  

• Experience authoring in-depth technical documents  

• Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software.   

• Experience developing automated tests utilizing scripting.   

• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers.   

• Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborating with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

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