Senior Systems Engineer – Boeing Platforms (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. You will own system lifecycle tasks from architecture through verification and certification, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.

The role emphasizes hardware-focused subsystems, requirements decomposition, and integration in lab environments, with 10–15% travel and relocation eligibility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• 5+ years hardware development or subsystem hardware experience (hardware architecture, HW–SW interface, requirements, integration, verification).
• Experience with ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-160 or similar preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and decompose system-level requirements into subsystem and hardware requirements.
• Support architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across Boeing Platforms product lines.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams.
• Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Travel 10-15% as needed.

Skills

System engineering

Hardware development

Hardware–software interface

Requirements management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

Jama

DO-254

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

The Boeing Platforms engineering department is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. Our teams deliver advanced, safety‑critical systems that improve flight efficiency, enhance situational awareness, and enable connected aircraft operations worldwide.

This role is ideal for a systems engineer with solid hardware or hardware‑focused subsystem experience who wants to take technical ownership across the full system development lifecycle - from architecture and requirements through integration, verification, and certification.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and decompose system‑level requirements into subsystem and hardware requirements for flight display products.
• Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across The Boeing Platforms Department product lines.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams.
• Contribute to integration of display system hardware and subsystem elements in system labs.
• Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754A objectives, and Collins Aerospace engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination
• Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices aligned to Collins CORE and The Boeing Platforms Department development processes.
• 10-15% travel as needed.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years of hardware development experience, OR 5 years of experience developing subsystem components (hardware architecture, hardware-software interface, requirements, integration, and verification).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO‑254, DO-160, or similar.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a fast‑paced, highly regulated domain.
• Experience with Collins flight displays or Boeing Platforms architectures.
• Background in system integration labs, hardware–software interface definition, or aircraft connectivity systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead system-level tasks or navigate complex technical issues.
• Experience with Collins production and manufacturing operations.

What We Offer:

Benefits

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
• And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

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