Senior Systems Engineer - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the APNT Solutions team onsite in Cedar Rapids. You will lead verification of system requirements and develop tests in a secure lab, collaborating with multiple teams to meet program goals and deliver real-time navigation and timing solutions for military applications. U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required. You will own the development approach, drive issue resolution, and share lessons learned to

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance; US citizen required.

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 design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Resolve technical issues through cross-team problem solving.
• Share lessons learned to improve team approaches.

Skills

System engineering processes

GPS/antenna electronics

System integration

Root-cause analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Customer/stakeholder communication

Education

STEM degree in Science/Engineering/Math

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning


• 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


• Eligible for relocation assistance


• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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 but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.