Principal Systems Engineer, Tactical Comms - Active Secret (Onsite)

Mainstreetwashington; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise in systems engineering will shape the future of military communication technologies. As a key player in the Mission Systems team, you will design and develop secure communication products that ensure our nation's safety. This role offers the chance to work with multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovative solutions that meet both domestic and international needs. With opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, you'll be part of a mission that truly matters. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of the systems development process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, architecture, and design for military products.
• Oversee technical planning and system integration for total solutions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Requirements Analysis

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Rust

Python

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE

, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that.

Our Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering professional to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs.If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. To view more on Mission Systems, click here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5C9hcL_5Do)

What You will do:

• You will conduct analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

• You will carry out functional analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• You will provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements

• You will oversee technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions

• You will lead bid and proposal efforts

• You will provide engineer on call support to the factory for Tactical Communications products

What You will Learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

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 with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership

• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python

• Experience in a manufacturing or factory support setting

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

• Eligible for relocation

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Employee Referral Eligible

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.

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