Systems Engineer II - Secure Systems (Active Clearance)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform system analysis and design, and conduct functional analysis to translate customer requirements into specifications. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, at least 2 years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance.

Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and generous vacation. Competitive salary range between $68,900 and $131,100 USD is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system analysis, architecture, and design.
• Conduct analysis and translate requirements into specifications.
• Provide verification criteria and plans.
• Execute system integration and analyses.

Skills

Systems development process

Requirements capture

Programming in Rust

Programming in Python

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

Job Overview

Date posted: 2026-04-06
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, 137 ~ 855 35th St NE, BLDG 137
Role: Systems Engineer (Onsite)
Security Clearance: Secret (required)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Job Responsibilities

• Perform system analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide decomposition analysis of customer specifications and system‑level requirements into subsystem and component requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans.
• Execute technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced degree in a related field; minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the systems development process: requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Experience communicating with program stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar.
• Programming experience in Rust and Python.
• Exposure to Model‑Based Systems Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary Range

$68,900 USD – $131,100 USD (approximate range)

Equal Opportunity

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.