Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering to lead and coordinate system-level efforts across cabin management, avionics, and related subsystems. You will translate customer requirements into clear system and subsystem specifications, drive design, and oversee testing and integration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in a related field and substantial experience in aviation systems, with leadership of small

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field with required experience.
• 5+ years capturing and analyzing system-level requirements in aviation cabins or related systems.
• 5+ years experience with avionics or cabin management systems integration and test.
• 5+ years experience developing test cases and procedures for aviation or cabin management.
• 3+ years experience with technical leadership of small teams and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new solutions across multiple products (in-flight entertainment systems for business jets and personal aircraft).
• Perform system design requiring coordination across subsystems functional areas and across teams.
• Support integration and testing of complex systems.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple subsystems.
• Responsible for systems requirements development, design and product testing.
• Capture and analyze customer requirements and break them down into clear system and subsystem requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Systems integration

Test planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Support development of new solutions and functionality across multiple products (working on putting information and entertainment systems on the world's premier business jet and personal aircraft).
• Perform system design requiring coordination across multiple subsystems functional areas.
• Support integration and testing of complex systems.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple subsystems.
• Responsible for systems requirements development, design and product testing.
• Capture and analyze the customer requirements and break them down into clear systems and subsystems requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Systems Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience capturing and analyzing system-level requirements for systems in an aviation-related field in Cabin Management Systems or related systems.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with avionics or cabin management systems integration and test.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience developing test cases and test procedures for an aviation or cabin management-related field.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with decomposing customer requirements into clear system and subsystem requirements.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with technical leadership of small teams and/or project management of customer facing projects in an aviation cabin management-related field.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

The salary range is $107,500.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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