Systems Engineer II - Business & Regional Avionics (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a driven systems engineer in Cedar Rapids to contribute to the development and integration of advanced avionics systems on business and regional aircraft. You will work on the system development life cycle, defining interfaces and verifying behavior against requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and clear communication within a multidisciplinary team, with onsite work and competitive benefits. A Master's degree is required by start date.

Qualifications

• Experience can be gained through on-the-job work, research, coursework, or projects.
• Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field required by start date.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Join our systems engineering team and contribute to development and integration of advanced systems on business and regional aircraft.
• Work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of aviation.
• Assist with system development life cycle of software and hardware integration within Pro Line Fusion architecture.
• Support system-level requirements and translate them into hardware/software needs.
• Participate in system integration, verification, and validation planning and execution.

Skills

Team collaboration

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Verbal & written communication

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related Engineering field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Job Description 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

Join our systems engineering team and contribute to the development and integration of advanced systems on business and regional aircraft. You will work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of aviation.

• Completing assignments involving the system development life cycle of software and hardware integration of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) within a Pro Line Fusion architecture.
• Supporting system-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and translating them into clear hardware and software needs.
• Participating in system integration activities, including defining interfaces and verifying system behavior against requirements.
• Assisting with verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis.
• Contributing to functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives based on performance, cost, and risk.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related Engineering field, obtained by start date.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Private Pilot License, or general passion for aviation.
• Experience with avionics, aircraft systems, or other complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical ideas, assumptions, and issues.
• Problem-solving skills in technical environments.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

• 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
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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.