System Engineer II- Advanced Data Links (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Advanced Data Links Team in Cedar Rapids. In this role, you will collaborate with a high-performing team to develop secure communication systems that support military missions. You'll engage in all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while working alongside passionate peers in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and contribute to mission-driven technology, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team on advanced datalink products.
• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Technical Excellence

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Collins Aerospace, systems engineering is more than a discipline — it’s the foundation of innovation through collaboration. Whether it’s teaming up with fellow systems engineers, integrating across design and development functions, or engaging with program leadership and customers, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your voice matters and your contributions drive impact.

As a Systems Engineer on the Advanced Data Links Team, you’ll help shape the future of secure, high-performance communication systems that support critical missions for the military and their global partners. You’ll join a cross-functional team focused on delivering cutting-edge datalink solutions — where creativity, problem-solving, and technical excellence come together to make a real difference.

We’re looking for curious minds, team players, and those eager to grow their skills. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and are inspired by working on mission-driven technology alongside passionate peers, we want to hear from you. Join us in building what's next.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a dedicated, high-performing team driving the development of advanced datalink products, delivering secure, mission-critical solutions to our channel-facing partners.
• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.
• Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.
• Minimal travel required, with the potential for 1–4 trips per year depending on program needs.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our radio subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.
• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

What We Offer:

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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