KC-46 Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. The KC‑46 Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 is the next evolution of the KC‑46 Pegasus refueling capability. As the largest development program within Collins Aerospace Avionics, RVS 2.0 delivers a transformational 3D vision system that enhances mission accuracy, situational awareness, and operator effectiveness for the United States Air Force and our NATO partners. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the KC‑46 Platform Systems team within Advanced Tanker, Military Avionics, and Avionics Engineering. In this role, you will contribute across the full systems development life cycle- helping define, integrate, and verify critical capabilities within RVS 2.0. As part of a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team, you will support system integration, verification, and subsystem-level performance for a cutting‑edge virtual environment that provides KC‑46 Boom Operators with an immersive, real‑time view of the mission. If you’re passionate about complex systems, high‑impact programs, and engineering solutions that directly support the warfighter, this is an opportunity to make a significant difference.

Requirements

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.
5 years’ experience in systems engineering or relevant field.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety critical system & software development (such as DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A).
Knowledge in the areas of baseline control, earned value, risk management and product support.
Ability to mentor other systems engineers and beginning project engineers.
Agile or Scrum development methods.
Candidates should be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Support/lead of the technical design and development of other systems engineers
Support of bid and proposals of future KC-46 pursuits
Applicants will perform system development in all life-cycle phases
Candidates will be expected to independently perform multiple tasks and be able to work with a variety of development and test tools.
Up to 25% travel as needed.

Benefits

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!