Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 157,269 - 165,200; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering (Unspecified Role Type) to own requirements, test cases and system verification for Avionics solutions. You will interface with the customer and coordinate with multiple domains as part of the C909 (ARJ21) program.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering or related fields, with experience in IMA/IPS development, avionics subsystems, and hands-on test facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with 3+ years (or 5+ yrs) in systems engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience with IMA and IPS system-level developments.
• At least 3 years of experience with avionics and aircraft subsystems.
• Experience operating avionics test facilities (rigs and simulations) with scripted and unscripted flight tests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for requirements, test cases, system verification and interface with the customer and other domains on Avionics solutions.
• Serve as the System's Integrator on the C909 (ARJ21) program, integrating all systems and software.
• Interface with the customer to capture design details of the EICAS subsystem and allocate requirements to broader Systems teams.
• Develop test cases and procedures to test the system and answer customer questions.
• Coordinate domain development activities to ensure correct scope and schedule.
• Control the conformity of the Systems Integration Facility.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Test planning

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

DOORS

JAMA

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted

2026-07-13

Position

Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering (Unspecified Role Type)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Requirements, Test Cases, System Verification and interface with the customer and other domains who are part of the Avionics solutions.
• Serve as the System's Integrator on the C909 (ARJ21) program, integrating all systems and software that are part of the company's Avionics solution.
• Interface with the customer to capture design details of the EICAS subsystem and allocate the requirements to the broader Systems teams and the EICAS subsystem.
• Develop test cases and procedures to test the system and answer customer questions.
• Coordinate domain development activities to ensure they are developing the correct scope and meeting schedule.
• Control the conformity of the Systems Integration Facility.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Systems Engineer or related role; alternatively a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with IMA and IPS System Level Developments.
• At least 3 years of experience with avionics and aircraft sub-systems.
• At least 3 years of experience operating Avionics test facilities (rigs and simulations) executing scripted and unscripted flight test scenarios.
• At least 3 years of experience with systems tools such as JIRA, DOORS, JAMA.
• Non-US Person must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

The salary range is $157,269.00 to $165,200.00 USD per year. 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 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 depend on the business unit and collective bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.