Senior Systems Engineer – Display Technologies (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks vacation

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to lead engineering efforts for display products. This role involves guiding teams and ensuring compliance with engineering processes and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace product development and avionics regulations, with excellent communication skills.

A competitive salary range of $86,800 – $165,200 is offered along with comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Working knowledge of TSO, DO 160, DO 254, and DO 178B/C regulations.
• Proven experience in small project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for display programs.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment.
• Champion quality and compliance in designs.

Skills

Aerospace product development

Project management

Avionics regulations knowledge

Optical or display engineering

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

At Collins Aerospace, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in commercial and military avionics. The Display Products organization is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology leadership, innovation, and real‑world impact. If you’re energized by solving complex engineering challenges and driving next‑generation display solutions, this is the place to do it.

What You Will Do

• Lead engineering efforts for small to mid‑sized display programs, driving cost, schedule, and technical execution to successful outcomes.
• Guide and influence multi‑disciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with customer and internal engineering requirements.
• Champion design quality and compliance with Collins’ engineering processes, regulatory standards, and program plans.
• Engage deeply in display product design, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and product performance.

What You Will Learn

• Expertise in flight‑deck display development, certification processes, and the technologies that enable modern cockpit experiences.
• Broadened leadership capabilities through cross‑functional program ownership and supplier interactions.
• Strategic‑level engineering skills, enabling you to help mature and integrate next‑generation technologies into future platforms.

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.
• Proven technical experience in aerospace product development and small project management.
• Working knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO, DO 160, DO 254, and DO 178B/C.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Optical or display engineering background, enabling strong technical decision‑making in display system design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills capable of influencing across engineering groups and senior leadership levels.

Location & Salary

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Salary range: 86,800USD – 165,200USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverage for pet, home, and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness, and group legal and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Family health and fertility benefits including Ovia Health.
• Employee assistance plan with counseling sessions.
• Health incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Virtual medical services via Doctor on Demand and Teladoc.
• Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.

RTM 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable federal law.