Senior Systems Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will design and test complex systems across multiple domains, manage requirements, and support bidding activities. A DoD Secret clearance is required from Day 1 and U.S. citizenship is necessary.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture development, and adherence to the V-model in system development, with a strong focus on delivering secure, integrated solutions for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements development and management, including traceability and validation.
• Experience in system testing, including test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals and support bidding activities.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and test complex systems and solutions, ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer requirements.
• Collaborate across multiple domains and product lines to manage system interactions and integration.
• Develop and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Support proposal and bidding activities by contributing to technical solutions and cost estimates.
• Plan, execute, and analyze system tests to validate performance and functionality.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

System design

Leadership experience

V-model familiarity

Architecture development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will design and test complex systems across multiple domains, manage requirements, and support bidding activities. A DoD Secret clearance is required from Day 1 and U.S. citizenship is necessary.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture development, and adherence to the V-model in system development, with a strong focus on delivering secure, integrated solutions for defense programs.