Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering to join our Avionics team. This onsite role focuses on delivering advanced aerospace systems and architectures.

You will perform cross-disciplinary analysis, integrate and verify systems, and translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications while managing configuration and ensuring cost/schedule constraints are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field plus 5 years of progressive experience in systems engineering or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• 3+ years designing and specifying deterministic network architectures (Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, TSN, VLANs, QoS) and deterministic legacy protocols (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, ARINC 629).
• 3+ years of integration (network testing, simulation, automated scripting) and testing digital computing systems, switches, routers, NICs, gateways.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis at all levels of the total system product from concept through disposal.
• Plan, integrate, verify and validate systems for cost, risk, and supportability.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications and manage the configuration process.

Skills

Deterministic network architectures

System integration experience

Safety-critical standards (DO-178C/DO-

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type: Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Perform analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Consider and evaluate alternatives accounting for similar metrics.
• Manage configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform architectural exploration.
• Decompose customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and generate verification criteria and plan for the requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5 years of progressive experience as a Systems Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience designing and specifying deterministic network architectures, including but not limited to: Ethernet-based networks (IPv4/IPv6, TSN, VLANs, QoS, multicast) and Deterministic legacy protocols: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, ARINC 629.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with integration (network testing, simulation, and automated scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)) and testing digital computing systems, switches, routers, NICs, and gateways.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with experience with safety-critical development standards, including: DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, AC20-193, or ARP4754B.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with troubleshooting digital computing systems and complex avionics networking systems.

Avionics

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Onsite

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

The salary range is $102,502.00 to $165,200.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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