Principal Systems Engineer - Tac Comm (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness incentives

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves designing secure military communication systems and requires a U.S. government issued Secret clearance. The candidate will conduct architecture design, oversee system verification, and provide leadership in a classified lab environment.

With a competitive salary range from USD 107,500 to 204,500, the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with requirements capture, design, integration, and verification/validation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct architecture and design for total system product.
• Perform functional analyses and trade studies.
• Oversee technical planning, integration, and validation.

Skills

Systems development process

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Agile environment

Experience with DOORS, CAMEO

Software languages (Rust, Python)

Model Based Systems Engineering

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Overview

Principal Systems Engineer – Onsite (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person) – Cedar Rapids, IA

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to design and develop secure military communication systems. The role requires a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance and is based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct architecture and design at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Carry out functional analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide analyses for decomposing customer specifications and system‑level requirements into subsystem and piece‑part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans.
• Oversee technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
• Lead bid and proposal efforts.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment. Travel up to 10%.

What You Will Learn

• Technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems.
• Experience working with subject matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists, and cross‑functional product teams.
• Knowledge of security‑hardened products and evolving business and product domains.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically a STEM degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with the systems development process: requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance before start date.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar.
• Experience with software languages such as Rust and Python.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet, home, auto, life, accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and doctor on demand.
• Bright Horizons and Teladoc Medical Experts services.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

Salary

USD 107,500 – 204,500

EEO Statement

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. 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.