Senior Systems Engineer - Aftermarket Systems (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace arm in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to drive system-level requirements and retrofit solutions for the fleet. You will translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications, lead analyses, and support installation and testing of avionics updates.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers in a dynamic team, contributing to risk mitigation and lifecycle documentation while delivering performance, cost, and schedule targets in a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years of experience
• Prior systems experience with Collins Aerospace is preferred
• Experience with code or script development; integration lab/testing experience; ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight
• Private Pilot License or general passion for aviation

Responsibilities

• System-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and translating into hardware/software needs
• Design solutions meeting future airspace and mandate requirements
• Functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies evaluating design alternatives
• System integration activities including interface definitions and verification against requirements
• Verification and validation planning and execution including test development and data analysis
• Identify risks and mitigate with other engineers
• Support on-aircraft installation of avionics updates and ground/flight testing
• Maintain system configuration and documentation through development lifecycle

Skills

System engineering

Requirements analysis

System integration

Test planning

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree + 3 years

Tools

Code/script development

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

Our Avionics Engineering group is excited to offer a Senior Systems Engineer role within our business and regional focused Aftermarket Systems team in Cedar Rapids, IA. As part of the Aftermarket Systems team, you'll be instrumental in developing retrofit solutions for the large fleet of Collins equipped aircraft currently flying today as well as supporting our existing fielded solutions. Step into a role where your innovations will have an impact on the aircraft operating throughout the world today.

What You Will Do:

• System-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and/or market desires and translating them into clear hardware and software needs.
• Design solutions that meet future airspace and mandate requirements.
• Functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives considering performance, cost, and risk.
• System integration activities, including creating interface definitions and verifying system behavior against requirements.
• Verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis.
• Identification of potential technical or schedule risks and work with other engineers to develop mitigation approaches.
• Support the on-aircraft installation of avionics updates along with supporting ground and flight testing.
• Maintain system configuration and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

What You Will Learn:

• How avionics systems for business and regional aircraft are architected, integrated, and validated.
• How systems engineering processes are applied in an industry environment, from early concept through certification and delivery.
• How to work in a dynamic team environment where you will have access to experienced system engineers for mentoring and a path toward technical leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior systems experience with Collins Aerospace, preferably with commercial Avionics architectures.
• Prior experience with code or script development.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification activities.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.
• Private Pilot License or general passion for aviation.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and t