A2G Principal Systems Engineer - Computing Solutions Department (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead the design and testing of computing systems for safety-critical avionics. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety-critical systems and solid communication skills.

This role involves capturing requirements, validating system functionality, and collaborating with hardware and software teams. Competitive salary range of $107,500 to $204,500 with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5 years.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and development standards.
• Experience authoring and validating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements, design, test cases, and procedures.
• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, and software design.

Skills

Safety-critical systems

Requirement validation

Communication skills

Embedded hardware/software testing

Automation scripting

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

Position Role Type: Onsite

Citizenship: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

The Computing Solutions Department is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to develop next‑generation product line solutions at Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on designing, verifying, and testing highly integrated computing and graphics systems for safety‑critical avionics applications.

What You Will Do

• Capture requirements, design, test cases, and procedures in accordance with program development plans and ARP‑4754B objectives.
• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the laboratory.
• Collaborate technically across systems, hardware, AEH, and software design functions.
• Assist in resolving technical problems spanning hardware and software functional domains.
• Travel 5‑10% as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in STEM with minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5 years.
• Experience with safety‑critical systems, hardware, or software development (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254, or ARP‑4754A/B).
• Experience authoring and validating requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with the avionics equipment certification process.
• Experience working with stakeholders to generate concepts of operations and use cases.
• Experience authoring in‑depth technical documents.
• Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software.
• Experience developing automated tests using scripting.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers.
• Adaptable to change, self‑motivated, and able to collaborate for optimal decisions.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages such as pet, home, auto, and litigation insurance.
• Parental leave, birth, adoption, and fertility benefits.
• Employee assistance plan with free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits via Doctor on Demand.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• And more.

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500. Eligible hired applicants may be entitled to additional benefits and incentive compensation per company policy.

Only U.S. citizens or individuals authorized to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship are eligible. No export authorization or immigration sponsorship will be offered.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.