A2G Senior Systems Engineer - Computing Solutions (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop cutting-edge product line solutions. Responsibilities include creating design documentation, developing requirements for integrated computing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in STEM with significant experience in safety-critical systems and a strong ability to author technical documents. The position offers significant benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a degree in STEM, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in safety‑critical system hardware or software development.
• Familiarity with avionics equipment certification processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive plans, architecture definitions, and detailed design documentation for avionic systems.
• Drive product architecture discussions to design effective systems.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.

Skills

Safety-critical system development

Verification and validation

Effective communication

Software development

Requirement authoring

Education

Degree in STEM

Experience with DO-178C, DO-254

Job description

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to develop next‑generation product line solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do

• Create comprehensive plans, requirements, architecture definition, verification and validation, and detailed design documentation for next‑generation avionic electronic systems.
• Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system in accordance with industry guidance (ARP4754B) and program plans.
• Drive product architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are both effective and certifiable.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Software, Safety and Security teams.
• Participate in 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years 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 avionics equipment certification processes.
• 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 internal and external customers.
• Adaptability to change, determination to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaboration, ability to learn new technologies and self‑motivation.
• Contribution to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave and family‑planning benefits (including Ovia Health and fertility).
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and virtual medical services.
• Child and elder care services.
• Second‑opinion medical program.

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.