Systems Engineer I - Secure Systems (Onsite)

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly skilled engineer in Cedar Rapids to perform analysis, architecture, and design across the total system product lifecycle, translating customer requirements into detailed hardware and software specifications. You will support verification planning and decompose complex system needs into subsystems, while evaluating technology investments for improved product quality.

You will work with MATLAB, C++, and Python alongside security and crypto specialists, gaining technical

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major required by start date.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies including Scrum Master and Product Owner roles.
• Experience with integration, verification and validation phases of a product desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product lifecycle.
• Translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications via requirements allocation and interface definition.
• Develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements through decomposition of system specs.
• Evaluates investments or changes to improve the quality of the organization’s systems products and services.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co‑ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You will Do:

• Performs analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Performs functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provides analysis for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub‑system and piece part requirements, and develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
• Researches and evaluates investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization’s systems products and services.

What You will Learn:

• You will gain technical leadership 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 Communication subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists.
• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in our Radio Communication 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:

• A bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies as well as the scrum master and product owner roles.
• Experience with the execution of integration, verification and validation phases of a product.
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB, C++, and Python.

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
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.