Senior Principal Datalinks Systems Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Datalinks to contribute across datalink/communication, sensors, navigation algorithms and lab‑driven development. You will guide a systems team through lifecycle phases, interfacing with PM and leadership, and participate in bids and proposals with technical strategy.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong cross‑functional leadership, and hands‑on lab work across the engineering lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating cross functional engineering activities and delivering on time and budget.
• Managed integration and verification planning across teams for readiness of test artifacts.
• Typically requires STEM degree with significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-discipline engineering teams across platform, hardware, software, firmware and more.
• Lead a Systems team as TPM guiding decisions with PM and leadership.
• Be a Cost Account Manager for engineering integration activities.
• Contribute to lifecycle activities including trade studies, architecture, requirements, traceability, integration, verification and certification.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet key program milestones.
• Support bids and proposals with technical strategy and solution development.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Systems engineering leadership

Trade studies & requirements

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Subversion

Jira

Jama/DOORS

MS Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Datalinks to contribute across datalink/communication, sensors, navigation algorithms and lab‑driven development. You will guide a systems team through lifecycle phases, interfacing with PM and leadership, and participate in bids and proposals with technical strategy.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong cross‑functional leadership, and hands‑on lab work across the engineering lifecycle.