Principal Systems Engineer - SOA Platform Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology? Join our Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. Here, you will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for US Army Special Operations Aviation (SOA) programs. This dynamic position offers flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities of A/MH-6, MH-60M and MH-47G aircraft platforms. This role requires a highly motivated person to help lead the charge for the SOA programs.

What You Will Do:

• You will support systems engineering through all phases of system product development including program pursuit and capture, requirements capture and analysis, system architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system verification, system validation and life-cycle product support.  
• You will complete work for avionics solutions across the A/MH-6R, MH-60M and MH-47G cockpit avionics for the US Army Special Operations Aviation (SOA) programs. 
• You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes for the SOA programs 
• You will lead customer discussions alongside the program chiefs & architects. 
• You will have the potential opportunity to see your work in action by assisting in flight test events at customer facilities.
• Up to 10% of domestic travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into advanced integration and development processes.  
• You will build your leadership skills and influence major project outcomes.  
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside avionics experts and customers. 

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.
• Systems Engineering experience
• Flight Test experience
• Ability to require a secret DoD clearance after day 1

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience. 
• Avionics experience.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience. 
• Experience (military or civil aircraft) in avionics systems, specifically testing and troubleshooting. 
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429) 
• Experience with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA and/or Microsoft Office Suite is desired. 
• Organizational skills including associated documentation. 
• Research test requirements and prepare test plans and procedures. 

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  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
•  And more!  

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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