A2G Principal Systems Engineer - Computing Solutions Department (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop next-generation avionics product solutions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a STEM field and several years of experience in safety-critical systems development, with strong skills in requirement authoring and validation. Join us to integrate and verify systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a STEM degree or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development.
• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures.
• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software design functions.

Skills

Safety-critical system development

Requirement authoring and validation

Communication skills

Experience with avionics certification

Experience with embedded hardware and software

Education

Degree in STEM field

Job description

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer for the development of the next generation product line solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Computing Solutions organization focuses on solutions applicable across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety‑critical applications. The team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these solutions. We seek candidates with a proven history in specifying, designing, verifying, and testing highly integrated computing and graphics systems.

What You Will Do

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

Required Qualifications

• Typical requirement: Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with safety‑critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254, or ARP4754A/B).
• Experience authoring and validating requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 utilizing scripting.
• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers.
• Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborating with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, self‑motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• 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, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection)
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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

Compensation

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.