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Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Military Veterans

at RTX

Date Posted:

2024-08-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Systems engineering is all about collaboration. Collaboration with other systems engineers on your team, collaboration with other engineering disciplines throughout design and development, and collaboration with program leadership and customers. On this systems engineering team specifically, you will collaborate on projects related to Open System Architectures for the Department of Defense. Open System Architectures are an emerging set of Industry-wide requirements intended to standardize hardware and software interfaces for data systems (comm, sensor, or other mission data) such that new and emerging capabilities can be very rapidly developed, fielded, and integrated.

If you like the idea of being on the cutting edge of technology, learning about emerging capabilities, and supporting the defense of the U.S. and our allies, then this job may be for you! If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. Click to learn more about our Mission Systems team here!

What You Will Do:

Perform in the role of lead systems engineer on a program, which includes some of the following responsibilities:

  • YOU will coordinate the generation and delivery of customer deliverables—inclusive of documentation, hardware, and software.
  • YOU will initiate collaboration across engineering disciplines to prepare material and present at program milestone events, such as PDR, CDR, and TRR
  • YOU will oversee model-based systems engineering efforts
  • YOU will support Bid and Proposal for new business pursuits
  • YOU will travel domestically 1 – 4 times per year

What You Will Learn:

  • YOU will gain technical experience on Open System Architectures
  • YOU will obtain invaluable experience in model-based systems engineering tools and best practices
  • YOU will learn implementation of modern defense data technologies and capabilities

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
  • 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance
  • High level understanding of communication theory, networking, and / or digital processing
  • Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary project team
  • Background supporting DoD contracts, from bid and proposal through contract award and execution to program closeout
  • Expertise with Model Based Systems Engineering, including Cameo or similar tools
  • Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and/or C

What We Offer:

  • 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  
  • And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

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. 


Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications:

  • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
  • Have prior experience in functional area of interest
  • Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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.


At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Cedar Rapids, IA

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RTX

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

  • Collins Aerospace Specializes in advanced structures, avionics, connected aviation solutions, interiors, mission systems, and power and control systems that serve customers across the commercial, regional, business aviation and defense sectors.
  • Pratt & Whitney Designs, manufactures and services the world's most advanced aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military and business aircraft.
  • Raytheon Creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. Specializes in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics and effectors.

At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. Our military veterans work across all disciplines, lead our businesses, engineer our products and manage our supply chain. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join us. This is the moment your next mission begins.

Apply now at careers.RTX.com

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