Senior Systems Engineer - Tac Comm (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Virtual doctor visits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to design and develop secure military communication products. You will interface with engineering teams to create total system solutions that fulfill customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree with five years of experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile and technical tools like DOORS or CAMEO. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or 3 years with advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Experience presenting technical data to management.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all system levels.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation.
• Translate customer requirements into specifications.

Skills

Systems development process

Agile experience

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with DOORS or CAMEO

Experience with Rust and Python

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to design and develop secure, technologically advanced military communication products. The role involves interfacing with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions that meet domestic and international customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Decompose customer specifications and system-level requirements into sub‑system and piece‑part requirements, developing verification criteria and plans.
• Plan technical activities for system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills, including experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS or CAMEO; experience with software languages such as Rust and Python; and experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning assistance
• Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Wellness rewards program and Healthy You incentives
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits, and Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Relocation assistance may be provided

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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