Sr Service Engineer, Avionics Service and Support (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking aSenior Systems Engineer to join Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite. You will work with military customers, coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, and Service Engineers, and install avionics on ground and airborne platforms.

The role requires Linux/RHEL familiarity, networking knowledge, and travel up to 50–75%. U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with avionics, integration, and post-installation testing.
• Experience training customers and system users.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site maintenance and repair avionics as needed.
• Interface with customers and understand system broadly.
• Execute program milestones and manage critical path.
• Review execution plans with project management and Service Engineering.
• Install avionics on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Avionics experience

System integration

Post-installation testing

Customer training

Driver's license

Python

Wireshark

Linux

CompTIA Network+

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Python

Wireshark

Linux

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its service engineering and support team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with the ability to provide on-site support as needed for a number of military installations across the US. This position requires experience with computer hardware and software, as well as networking knowledge and experience, including Linux RHEL or similar operating systems. The role will involve working with military customers, including pilots and maintainers. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating activities with the customer and communicating with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers on a variety of programs supported by the military aviation systems and the support product line team. The candidate must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers, both internal and external to Collins Aerospace, in a wide variety of environments. The candidate will be required to attend a variety of internal and external-facing meetings and events and document the discussions for the program team. The candidate will be required to install avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms, and must perform this work in accordance with engineering specifications. This position is a fully onsite role located in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may require atypical hours at times based on customer need. Position may require approximately 50-75% travel. This role is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities, including component triage and testing; determine faulty conditions; and repair, replace, and upgrade as needed.
• Interface with customers (both internal and external) and have a broad understanding of systems.
• Execute program milestones according to the established schedule and ensure the critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to achieve a successful outcome.
• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy, completeness, and alignment with the overall program-level plan.
• Advise the customer on the physical installation of multiple types of avionics equipment on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms.
• Participate in determining the objectives of the assignment.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently.
• Travel for this role averages 50% and can exceed 75%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must hold a current, valid driver’s license.
• Experience in avionics, integration, and post-installation testing.
• Experience training customers and system users.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Python programming, Wireshark (understanding the tool), and Linux administration (via experience or CompTIA Linux+, etc.).
• A network certification (e.g., CompTIA Network+) or a degree is required.
• Field service experience.
• Previous range experience (PODs/Operators/etc.).
• Prior military experience.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.