Principal Systems Engineer - SOA Platforms (Onsite)

RTX

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace unit seeks a seasoned Platform Systems Engineer to lead PSE activities for SOA helicopter programs, crafting design artifacts, executing tests, and guiding system integration with cockpit avionics.

You will mentor engineers, participate in bids and customer discussions, and travel up to 10% as needed, contributing to complex upgrade programs and collaboration with program chiefs and architects.

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.
Experience within a Systems Engineering role.

Responsibilities

Perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for SOA helicopter programs, including design artifacts and decisions, test procedures, and lab testing.
Complete avionics solutions across cockpit systems for SOA programs.
Lead bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes for SOA programs.
Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs & architects.
Design system solutions ensuring integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrades.
Provide mentorship to other engineers within the Platform Systems team.
Up to 10% travel as needed.

Skills

Platform Systems Engineering

Leadership

System integration

Customer discussions

Mentorship

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

PREP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

What You Will Do:

You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA helicopter programs, including creation of design artifacts and decisions, execution of test procedures, testing the systems out in the lab, etc. Tools used are DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others.
You will complete work for avionics solutions across the cockpit avionics for the Special Operations Aviation (SOA) programs.
You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes for the SOA programs.
You will lead customer discussions alongside the program chiefs & architects.
You will design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs working with other military helicopter programs.
You will provide mentorship to other engineers within the Platform Systems team and others in the department.
Up to 10% of travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into advanced integration and development processes.
You will continue to build your leadership skills and influence major project outcomes.
You will expand your professional network, working alongside avionics experts and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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.
Experience within a Systems Engineering role.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance.
Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
Experience with DARs.
Experience doing bids & pursuit.
Experience with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA and/or Microsoft Office Suite is desired.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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
And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

The salary range for this role is 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.

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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