Systems Engineer II - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Systems Engineer II for the APNT Solutions team. The role focuses on real-time embedded navigation and timing systems for military applications, onsite with security clearance requirements.

You will verify system requirements, develop test procedures, review designs, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver robust navigation solutions for warfighters.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance; candidate subject to government investigation.

Responsibilities

• Verify and trace system requirements.
• Develop and execute verification test procedures in a secure lab.
• Perform peer reviews of test procedures and design docs.
• Collaborate across teams to align program goals.
• Communicate status to stakeholders.
• Own design approach through collaboration with SMEs.
• Drive issue resolution across impacted teams.
• Share lessons learned to improve approaches.

Skills

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

GPS systems

Antenna electronics

Test equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

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: 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

Systems Engineer II - APNT Solutions (Onsite )

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 is looking for a Systems Engineer II with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead to join the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT systems architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter. Collins Aerospace continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provide enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide allowing users of our equipment to complete their mission and return home safe.

What you will do:

• You will support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
• You will develop verification test procedures and execute procedures in a secure lab.
• You will conduct peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
• You will collaborate across teams on program goals.
• You will coordinate communication and status to relevant stakeholders.
• You will own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• You will help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
• You will have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

What you will learn:

• You will gain platform systems level experience on a complex system of systems scale program working with a highly collaborative team.
• You will learn and apply systems engineering skills with multiple key technologies.
• You will have opportunities to influence and enrich the team culture as we continuously look to improve.

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
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An understanding of system engineering processes
• Prior experience in GPS and/or Antenna Electronics development
• Experience with system integration and test
• Experience with troubleshooting integration issues including root-cause analysis

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.

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 reimbu