Systems Engineering I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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 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.

What You Will Do

• Interface with customers, project teams, chief engineers, and program offices to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout
  the project.
• Manage and decompose requirements, and ensure proper flow down to various systems and components.
• Contribute to both preliminary and detailed design phases, ensuring designs meet program requirements and customer specifications.
• Conduct development and qualification testing to validate system performance.
• Generate system and LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) requirements documents.
• Create and integrate controller models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform electric system load analysis.
• Validate high-level requirements and conduct testing on desktop simulations.
• Establish verification methodologies to ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate test facility requirements and support test planning.
• Oversee system integration and subsystem-level testing in development test facilities.
• Support aircraft and customer lab testing as required.
• Execute system engineering standard work (SW) and processes.
• Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing team as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred experience in System engineering Aircraft Electric Power System design (generation, distribution, communications, or BITE) with experience in requirements generation, requirements validation, requirements management, simulation development, system verification planning, and system testing.

What we offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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