Onsite Secret-Cleared Network Systems Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking candidates for an on-site position in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on system network integration, field demonstrations, and secure communications across multi‑domain missions. A DoD Secret clearance is required before start and travel up to 30% may be necessary for customer sites and test ranges.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in CS, Systems Engineering, or STEM and must be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in CS, systems engineering, or STEM and enrolled through the internship/co‑op.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required before start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi‑domain applications.
• Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (Unclassified to Secret).
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues across networking configs, hardware interfaces, embedded software, and mission‑system components.
• Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports for military programs and security‑controlled environments.
• Adhere to security policies when handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

Embedded systems

Secure communications

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in CS/Systems Engineering/STEM

Job description

RTX is seeking candidates for an on-site position in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on system network integration, field demonstrations, and secure communications across multi‑domain missions. A DoD Secret clearance is required before start and travel up to 30% may be necessary for customer sites and test ranges.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in CS, Systems Engineering, or STEM and must be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance.