Engineer II, Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team. You will work across the product lifecycle, from pursuit to deployment, shaping requirements, design, and verification for mission‑critical defense systems.

The role emphasizes model-based systems engineering, MBSE using SysML, and embedded software/hardware integration, with travel up to 20% to RTX facilities and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience or advanced degree.
• Experience developing and managing requirements across system levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and interfaces; manage across system and LRU levels.
• Create test plans, procedures and verification documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead technical reviews.

Skills

Requirements management

MBSE (SysML)

Technical documentation

Embedded software principles

System design

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Subversion

Enterprise Architect

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS)

Posted on: 2026-07-13

Position Type: Onsite

Systems Engineer – Environmental Effects Engineering (Nuclear Survivability Team)

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented and driven Systems Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage across the full product development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, requirements definition, system design, software and hardware development and integration, systems test and verification/validation, and deployment. In this position, every day will bring new challenges, and your contributions will directly impact the performance and resilience of mission‑critical defense systems.

What You Will Do:

• Develop concepts of operations, define requirements, and establish system interfaces.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration and verification documentation.
• Integrate hardware and software mitigations for nuclear environments into tactical systems, evaluating functionality and impact.
• Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data and verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radiation performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
• Present technical findings and viable solutions to leadership and customers.
• Travel up to 20% to support mission execution at RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements of varying levels (system, sub‑system, line replaceable units (LRUs)).
• Experience with generating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using digital engineering tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Subversion or equivalent for requirements management, configuration control, or workflow tracking.
• Experience applying Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) methods using SysML in design tools (Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, Cameo, or equivalent).
• Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Working knowledge of embedded (low‑level) software development, application‑level software development, and/or hardware development principles.
• Understanding of standard development processes, including waterfall and Agile methodologies, and the ability to apply them in an engineering environment.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers, including communicating requirements, presenting technical findings, or supporting design reviews.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification activities.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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.
• May be eligible for relocation.

Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD.

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.