A2G Systems Engineer II - Computing Solutions Department (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Cedar Rapids, IA to develop next-generation avionics solutions. This role involves creating and certifying advanced product lines, requiring experience in safety-critical systems and a strong STEM background.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams to design effective and certifiable systems, contributing significantly to product architecture. Benefits include insurance, vacation, and a robust 401(k) plan among others.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B.
• Experience working with embedded hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system.
• Create comprehensive plans, requirements, architecture definition and validation.
• Drive product-architecture discussions in collaboration with various teams.

Skills

Experience with safety-critical systems

Experience authoring and validating requirements

Excellent communication skills

Experience with avionics equipment certification

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Systems Engineer II to develop next‑generation product line solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA. The team focuses on creating, certifying, and sustaining solutions for a wide variety of safety‑critical avionics products.

What You Will Do

• Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system in accordance with industry guidance (ARP4754B) and program plans.
• Create comprehensive plans, requirements, architecture definition, meticulous verification and validation, and develop detailed design documentation for next‑generation avionic electronic systems.
• Drive product‑architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are not only effective but also certifiable, in close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.
• Occasional travel (approximately 10%) as needed.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Experience with safety‑critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B).
• Experience authoring and validating requirements.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.

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 utilizing scripting.
• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers.
• Adaptable to change, self‑motivated, and eager to learn new technologies; collaborative and committed to program schedules.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet, home, and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal; ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second‑opinion program.

Salary range for this role is $68,900 USD – $131,100 USD, a good‑faith estimate representing all experience levels.

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, 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.