Principal Integration & Test Engineer - Secure Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Principal Integration and Test Lead in Cedar Rapids to oversee the verification and validation of embedded Secure Systems. You will guide cross-functional teams, build robust test environments, and drive integration strategies.

The role requires a STEM degree and an active DoD Secret-level clearance, plus experience in hardware/software integration and verification. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems development.
• Experience leading integration and test activities for embedded systems.
• Experience generating Integration and Test Plans for embedded systems and digital hardware.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform Formal Verification and Validation testing events (ENV/EMI/security verification/TEMPEST/Design Verification).
• Integrate and support virtual and development board test environments with SW virtualization and SoC embedded development.
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware, BSP, Systems, and Hardware Engineers to build next-gen Embedded Secure Systems.
• Work with Systems Architects and Product Owners to generate Integration and Test Environments and Plans.
• Mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Lead integration and test activities

Generate integration and test plans

Education

STEM degree in Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

BSP

FPGA

Embedded Linux

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Principal Integration and Test lead

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today's multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers' demanding needs.

What You Will Do

• Perform Formal Verification and Validation testing events such as ENV/EMI/Security Verification/TEMPEST/Design Verification
• Integrate and support virtual and development board test environments, combining the latest in SW virtualization with the latest in System On Chip embedded development.
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware, Board Support Package, Systems, and Hardware Engineers to build the next generation of Embedded Secure Systems
• Collaborate with Systems Architects, Product Owners, Chief Engineers, to generate Integration and Test Environments and Plans
• Mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with embedded systems development
• Experience with leading integration and test activities for embedded systems
• Experience with generating Integration and Test Plans for embedded systems and digital hardware
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Experience supporting security accreditation, certification, and cybersecurity verification activities
• Experience with full stack software development and integration, including Board Support Package (BSP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and Embedded Linux
• Experience with embedded hardware board bringup and test fixturing
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar.

What We Offer

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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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