Senior Systems Engineer - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the APNT Solutions team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on architecting and developing real-time embedded navigation and timing systems for military applications, with DoD clearance required.

You will verify requirements, develop tests in a secure lab, review designs, and collaborate across departments to deliver mission-critical navigation products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Candidate subject to government security investigation and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify and trace system requirements.
• Develop and execute verification test procedures in a secure lab.
• Conduct peer reviews on test procedures and design documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to meet program goals.
• Coordinate communication and status to stakeholders.
• Own the development of your design approach through collaboration with SMEs.
• Accelerate issue resolution through cross-team coordination.
• Share lessons learned to improve the team's approaches.

Skills

System engineering

GPS/antenna electronics

System integration & test

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Senior Systems Engineer - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead to join the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT systems architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter.

Collins Aerospace continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provide enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide allowing users of our equipment to complete their mission and return home safe.

What you will do:

• You will support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
• You will develop verification test procedures and execute procedures in a secure lab.
• You will conduct peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
• You will collaborate across teams on program goals.
• You will coordinate communication and status to relevant stakeholders.
• You will own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• You will help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
• You will have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

What you will learn:

• You will gain platform systems level experience on a complex system of systems scale program working with a highly collaborative team.
• You will learn and apply systems engineering skills with multiple key technologies.
• You will have opportunities to influence and enrich the team culture as we continuously look to improve.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Technical aptitude and professionalism
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• High level of motivation and self-direction
• Comfortable interacting with and presenting to external customers and end users

Skills We Value:

• An understanding of system engineering processes
• Prior experience in GPS and/or Antenna Electronics development
• Experience with system integration and test
• Experience with troubleshooting integration issues including root-cause analysis

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond?

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection