Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integrated Flight (ONSITE)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

RTX, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking two Senior Principal Systems Engineers to join the Integrated Flight Systems Product Line Engineering group. The role focuses on avionics system design, verification, and integration for large business jets and transport platforms on multiple programs.

You will work in an on-site environment with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements, architecture, and verification activities while interacting with certification agencies and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 10+ years of relevant experience (or advanced degree with 7+ years).
• Avionics UI development experience and understanding of aircraft CONOPS.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ownership and delivery of high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Support development and verification of avionics system requirements and behaviors.
• Contribute to architecture, interface, and system design discussions for flight deck capabilities.
• Create, update, and execute verification artifacts such as test procedures and test cases.
• Investigate defects, analyze system behavior, and support root-cause activities during integration and test.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers.

Skills

Avionics experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-107 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 107

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking two Senior Principal Systems Engineers to join the Integrated Flight Systems Product Line Engineering group. This team is responsible for the design, integration, development, certification, deployment and sustaining of Avionics Systems on large business jets and Air Transport platforms including the Bombardier Global series, Airbus A220, Embraer Praetor, Comac C909, and commercial derivative programs. This is a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, test engineers, and certification groups developing avionics system solutions on multiple platforms on current and future architectures working with domestic and foreign Certification Agencies in an Agile environment that continuously incorporates new processes and tools.

These are onsite positions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

Support development and verification of avionics system requirements and behaviors.

Contribute to architecture, interface, and system design discussions for next-generation flight deck capabilities.

Create, update, and execute verification artifacts such as test procedures, test cases, and supporting analysis.

Help investigate defects, analyze system behavior, and support root-cause activities during integration and test.

Work with engineers across systems, software, and test to solve technical problems and improve product quality.

Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks by driving work to closure and communicating progress, risks, and questions proactively.

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions. Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.

Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.

Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.

Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.

Communicate technical status, issues, and proposed solutions clearly to team members and mentors.

What You Will Learn:

How avionics systems are developed across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration and verification.

How to work with system requirements, architecture artifacts, and verification methods used on real aerospace programs.

How to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with mentorship from a dedicated technical "copilot" and other experienced team members.

How to apply structured problem solving, technical communication, and engineering rigor in a safety-critical domain.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Avionics User Interface Development Experience and strong understanding of aircraft use and CONOPS is required

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Previous experience taking ownership of assigned work, follow through on commitments, and deliver quality results.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical ideas, assumptions, and issues.

Demonstrated team leadership capability, engineering development capability and strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn complex technical systems.

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation