Senior Systems Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance, Onsite

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support US DoD contracts across multiple programs. You will design, develop, and integrate products from concept to production, working closely with hardware and software teams to ensure system performance.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and onsite presence. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct testing, and participate in design reviews while contributing to ongoing mission-critical

Qualifications

• Requires US DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in DoD programs.
• Proven track record in system design, integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, software) to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Plan and conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting across product levels.
• Oversee transition from prototype to production with design reviews.
• Collaborate with IPTs to align milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders on status and risks.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Secret clearance

System integration testing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

DoD experience

Education

STEM degree (B.S. or higher)

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

CAMEO

Rhapsody

Jira

IBM EWM

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support US DoD contracts across multiple programs. You will design, develop, and integrate products from concept to production, working closely with hardware and software teams to ensure system performance.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and onsite presence. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct testing, and participate in design reviews while contributing to ongoing mission-critical