Lead Systems Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance, Onsite

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Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
401(k) Plan
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance

Job summary

RTX, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support US DoD programs onsite. The role focuses on design, development, and integration of complex systems with hardware and software teams to deliver secure, mission-critical solutions for military and international customers.

The position requires active DoD Secret clearance Day 1, US citizenship, and an engineering degree with 5–8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required Day 1.
  • US citizenship required for clearance.
  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 8 years experience, or Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional team members (systems, hardware, and software engineers) to ensure system compatibility and performance.
  • Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and functionality across all product levels.
  • Support the transition of products from prototype to production, including design reviews and documentation.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to enhance product performance and features.
  • Maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders to align project milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Integration & Testing
Test Planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
DoD Security Clearance

Education

B.S. in STEM
Advanced Degree (M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

CAMEO
Rhapsody
MS Office
Jira
IBM EWM

Job description

RTX, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support US DoD programs onsite. The role focuses on design, development, and integration of complex systems with hardware and software teams to deliver secure, mission-critical solutions for military and international customers.

The position requires active DoD Secret clearance Day 1, US citizenship, and an engineering degree with 5–8+ years of relevant experience.

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