Senior Systems Engineer – Display Technologies (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

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:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in commercial and military avionics. Our Display Products organization is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology leadership, innovation, and real-world impact. If you’re energized by solving complex engineering challenges and driving next‑generation display solutions, this is the place to do it.  

You’ll help define and deliver cutting‑edge display technologies that differentiate our products, improve pilot experience, and strengthen our competitive edge across global aerospace markets. You’ll work closely with hardware, software, and optical engineering experts while leading meaningful projects from concept through certification.  

What You Will Do:

• Lead engineering efforts for small to mid‑sized display programs, driving cost, schedule, and technical execution to successful outcomes. 

• Guide and influence multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with customer and internal engineering requirements. 

• Champion design quality and compliance with Collins’ engineering processes, regulatory standards, and program plans. 

• Engage deeply in display product design, collaborating with stake holders to ensure technical excellence and product performance.  

What You Will Learn:

• Expertise in flight‑deck display development, certification processes, and the technologies that enable modern cockpit experiences. 

• Broadened leadership capabilities through cross-functional program ownership and supplier interactions. 

• Strategic-level engineering skills, enabling you to help mature and integrate next‑generation technologies into future platforms.  

• This role is on the path of becoming a Systems Engineering Architect.

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

• Proven technical experience in aerospace product development and small project management.

• Working knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO, DO 160, DO 254, and DO 178B/C.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Optical or display engineering background, enabling strong technical decision‑making in display system design. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills capable of influencing across engineering groups and senior leadership levels.  

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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 b