Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney seeks a Systems Engineer for the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves systems analysis, design, and ensuring compliance with security requirements in a classified environment.

The candidate should have a STEM background, programming skills in Rust and Python, and familiarity with agile frameworks. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary ranging from $86,800 to $165,200 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain an active U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience with network encryption specifications and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all system levels from concept through disposal.
• Conduct functional analyses and trade studies to translate requirements into specifications.
• Plan technical activities and system integration for total system solutions.

Skills

Programming knowledge in Rust

Programming knowledge in Python

Strong communication skills

Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design

Experience with model-based systems engineering

Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework

Education

STEM degree with at least 5 years of experience or advanced degree with 3 years

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Systems Engineer in the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department at Collins Aerospace (an RTX company).

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States.

Role Type: Onsite. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance immediately after day1.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all system levels from concept through disposal.
• Conduct functional analyses, trade studies, requirement allocations, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide decompositions of customer specifications into subsystem and component requirements and develop verification criteria and plans.
• Plan technical activities, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
• Carry out daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.

Qualifications

• Typical requirement: STEM degree with at least 5years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3years of experience.
• Must obtain and maintain an active U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret). U.S. citizenship is required.
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar.
• Programming knowledge in Rust and Python.
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering, hardware/software integration, validation & verification testing, and qualification testing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, life, accident, critical illness, legal ID theft protection.
• Parental leave benefits, including birth, adoption, fertility, and family‑planning assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Telehealth services (Doctor on Demand, Teladoc, medical expert second opinion).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).
• Relocation assistance.

Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.