Senior Avionics Systems Engineer – Next‑Gen Computing

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop cutting-edge product line solutions. Responsibilities include creating design documentation, developing requirements for integrated computing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in STEM with significant experience in safety-critical systems and a strong ability to author technical documents. The position offers significant benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a degree in STEM, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in safety‑critical system hardware or software development.
• Familiarity with avionics equipment certification processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive plans, architecture definitions, and detailed design documentation for avionic systems.
• Drive product architecture discussions to design effective systems.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.

Skills

Safety-critical system development

Verification and validation

Effective communication

Software development

Requirement authoring

Education

Degree in STEM

Experience with DO-178C, DO-254

Job description

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop cutting-edge product line solutions. Responsibilities include creating design documentation, developing requirements for integrated computing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in STEM with significant experience in safety-critical systems and a strong ability to author technical documents. The position offers significant benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.