Principal Systems Engineer - RAN Deputy Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to develop innovative networking solutions. This role requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance, focusing on systems engineering and collaboration across teams to drive project success. Competitive benefits and a challenging environment await.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Demonstrated ownership of tasks and leading technical efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new networking capabilities.
• Lead coordinating projects with cross-functional Engineering teams.
• Ensure logical conversion of customer requirements into systems solutions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Collaboration

Agile Development

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Principal Systems Engineer - RAN Deputy Chief Engineer (Onsite)

The Battlefield Autonomy Tactical Management and Advanced Networking (BATMAN) team is looking for a dynamic systems engineer to fill the role of Deputy Chief Engineer in support of our growing business within Networking and Gateway Solutions. The successful candidate will have a passion for driving project teams to implement and mature new technology and capability into systems solutions. This role would be responsible for managing the development of emerging technologies and differentiators into our Networking and Gateway solutions on key programs across multiple platforms.

The primary role will be working side by side with the teams Principle Investigator to lead the development of a new multi-domain heterogenous networking capability from the ground up. The candidate will be focused on managing the execution of key technical development activities that enable Collins success for current autonomy programs and future autonomy pursuits. The successful candidate will be part of a distributed team composed of professionals from several disciplines and must have the ability to function well, both alone and with others, and have strong interpersonal skills. This position may require occasional travel (up to 10%.).

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated Systems or Software Engineering experience through all phases of development
• Leading and coordinating projects with cross-functional Engineering teams, including technical aspects as well as program cost and schedule
• Work directly with Value Stream Leaders (VSL) to align IRAD technical roadmaps to emerging business needs/opportunities and engineering inputs on technical differentiators
• Understanding of DoD open systems architecture
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Capable of estimating, tracking, and communicating cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities in support of program earned value metrics.
• Follow Agile development methods to organize and lead effective Performance Increment Planning Events
• Work with Product Owners to plan, forecast, and communicate staffing demand to engineering resource leaders
• Support monthly and quarterly PMR and EAC reviews with cross functional leadership
• Lead an effective cadence with an IPT
• Demonstrated ability to adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Apply best practices to identify issues, potential problems, and risk

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• Experience working effectively in highly collaborative environments, a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as customers.
• Fluency in both Confluence and JIRA applications
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Explicit knowledge of the Collins Resilient Autonomous Networking technical baseline and architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Prior experience with bid and proposal leadership
• Prior experience leading effective teams utilizing Agile environments
• Experience standing up or managing product lines for reuse across multiple programs and customers
• Experience with executing Research and Development / Science and Technology Programs, delivering new technologies to external customers is desired
• Background and/or knowledge of the following technologies is helpful but not required:
  • CTEN
  • KC-135
  • Resilient Autonomous Networking (RAN)
  • Rossetta
  • Cross Domain Solutions
  • Datalink Waveforms (e.g. TTNT, MUOS, Starlink, etc.)

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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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