Senior Systems Engineer, Special Mission and Civil Platform (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

• Develop integrated cockpit and mission systems for military fixed wing applications.
• Interface with customers to understand the user’s mission and needs for cockpit and other aircraft system solutions.
• Develop and maintain requirements documentation.
• Develop interface and specification documentation for aircraft avionics systems.
• Develop test plans and test procedure documents.
• Integrate software functionality into existing avionics systems and hardware.
• Execute systems testing in the lab setting to verify functionality and requirements.
• Execute aircraft ground and flight test activities where required.
• Continuously grow avionics systems architecture knowledge and background.
• Configure avionics system data flows, interfaces, and traffic between hardware and software components.

What You Will Learn:

• Leadership in cost and schedule management.
• Leadership in risk and opportunity management.
• Preparation and management of project bids and estimates.
• Platform/aircraft level systems domain knowledge for systems, products and/or subsystem functionality within fixed wing platforms.
• Engineering support for “end-to-end” program execution/ownership – Requirements Definition, Design/Development, System Test and Customer Support (Internal/External) where applicable.
• Communication and collaboration across platform and subsystems teams to achieve technical development and systems objectives and milestones.
• Engage in and lead civil and military certification efforts across programs in the department.

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.
• Experience in software, hardware, or systems engineering disciplines with effective technical leadership during pursuit, capture, and execution of programs. 
• Prior project management experience as a domain Project Engineer (or equivalent). 
• Experience supporting Platform Systems level design activities and program pursuits.
• Experience with cost and schedule management methods.
• Experience with requirements capture and management.
• Experience supporting testing activities during the avionics development life cycle.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Capturing aircraft and system requirements.
• Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities.
• Experience with Software host-based simulation environments.
• Experience with Avionics Systems Engineering following certification practices.
• Good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional team environment.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while balancing priorities and schedules.
• Experience working effectively in highly collaborative environments and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders.
• Self-sufficient and able to work independently, owning the responsibility to collaborate and seek guidance/support as needed. 
• Experience with Agile methodologies   

What We Offer:

Benefits: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

• Medical, dental, and v