Systems Engineer II - Test Solutions (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks of vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer II for Test Solutions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role involves designing and integrating Special Test Equipment to ensure accurate navigation and timing information for the warfighter.

Key responsibilities include reviewing product designs, developing test solutions, and interfacing with design teams. Candidates should possess a STEM degree, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Must be able to obtain or currently hold a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs and create test solutions for manufacturing and service environments.
• Capture, analyze, and translate requirements for production test solutions.
• Interface with internal systems, hardware, and software design teams.
• Prepare and present project information to peers and management.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment to document built platforms.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong teamwork skills

Attention-to-detail skills

Technical aptitude

Ability to balance multiple tasks

Education

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

Job description

Systems Engineer II – Test Solutions (Onsite)

Position Overview

The Mission Systems Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) Systems/Hardware department is looking for a highly motivated Test Engineer/Systems Engineer with a passion for learning to join the Test Innovation Engineering team. The focus will be on Special Test Equipment (STE) design, development and integration for ground applications that keep the warfighter safe, connected and informed with accurate position, navigation, and timing information in contested environments.

What You Will Do

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in manufacturing and service environments.
• Capture, analyze, decompose and translate requirements for production test solutions.
• Interface and coordinate with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to peers, management and customers.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment to document built platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Must be able to obtain or currently hold a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Technical aptitude and professionalism, able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with system integration and test.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, self‑start and recognize task needs.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees; generous 401(k) plan with employer matching; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; life insurance and disability coverage; optional pet, home and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal and ID theft protection; birth, adoption, parental leave; Ovia Health; fertility and family planning; adoption assistance; Autism Benefit; Employee Assistance Plan; Healthy You incentives; wellness rewards; virtual doctor visits; Bright Horizons child and elder care; Teladoc; relocation assistance; and more.

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 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.