KC-46 Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

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.

The KC‑46 Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 is the next evolution of the KC‑46 Pegasus refueling capability. As the largest development program within Collins Aerospace Avionics, RVS 2.0 delivers a transformational 3D vision system that enhances mission accuracy, situational awareness, and operator effectiveness for the United States Air Force and our NATO partners. 

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the KC‑46 Platform Systems team within Advanced Tanker, Military Avionics, and Avionics Engineering. In this role, you will contribute across the full systems development life cycle- helping define, integrate, and verify critical capabilities within RVS 2.0. 

As part of a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team, you will support system integration, verification, and subsystem-level performance for a cutting‑edge virtual environment that provides KC‑46 Boom Operators with an immersive, real‑time view of the mission. 

If you’re passionate about complex systems, high‑impact programs, and engineering solutions that directly support the warfighter, this is an opportunity to make a significant difference. 

What You Will Do:

• Support/lead of the technical design and development of other systems engineers 
• Support of bid and proposals of future KC-46 pursuits 
• Applicants will perform system development in all life-cycle phases 
•  Candidates will be expected to independently perform multiple tasks and be able to work with a variety of development and test tools. 
• Up to 25% travel as needed.

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.
• 5 years’ experience in systems engineering or relevant field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with safety critical system & software development (such as DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A).

• Knowledge in the areas of baseline control, earned value, risk management and product support.

• Ability to mentor other systems engineers and beginning project engineers.

• Agile or Scrum development methods.
• Candidates should be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment. 

What We Offer: 

Benefits: 

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