Next Gen Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring motivated Systems Engineers to join the Next Gen Systems team, developing the Collins Flight Deck. You will help define high-level system behavior, decompose requirements, and contribute to verification activities across software, systems, and test disciplines.

Join a collaborative, hands-on environment that works across full lifecycles—from requirements through integration and delivery—on real avionics programs with mentorship from experienced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field (as listed above).
• Experience with requirements development, verification, or MBSE.
• Exposure to engineering tools such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop avionics system solutions.
• Refine system requirements and interfaces.
• Support verification planning and test development.
• Participate in requirements, design, and test reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-107 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 107

Date Posted: 2026-07-10

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Overview

Collins Aerospace is seeking motivated Systems Engineers to join the Next Gen Systems team supporting development of the Collins Flight Deck. This role offers the opportunity to work on real avionics programs and gain hands‑on experience across the systems lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and delivery.

As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help define high‑level system behavior, decompose requirements, support avionics architecture development, and contribute to system verification activities. This is a strong fit for those who enjoy solving technical problems, learning complex systems, and collaborating across software, systems, and test disciplines.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
• Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
• Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.
• Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
• Communicate technical status, issues, and proposed solutions clearly to team members and mentors.

What You Will Learn

• How avionics systems are developed across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration and verification.
• How to work with system requirements, architecture artifacts, and verification methods used on real aerospace programs.
• How to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with mentorship from a dedicated technical "copilot" and other experienced team members.
• How to apply structured problem solving, technical communication, and engineering rigor in a safety‑critical domain.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following tools or languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.
• Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model‑based engineering concepts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
• Experience working on team‑based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.

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 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 ten 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
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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