KC-46 Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The KC‑46 Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 is the next major upgrade to the KC‑46 Pegasus aerial refueling platform. As the largest development program within Collins Aerospace Avionics, RVS 2.0 delivers an advanced 3D vision system that improves mission accuracy, situational awareness, and operator performance for the United States Air Force and our NATO partners. We are looking for a Systems Engineer II to join the KC‑46 Platform Systems team within Advanced Tanker, Military Avionics, and Avionics Engineering. In this role, you’ll support a wide range of activities across the systems development life cycle, including requirements support, system integration, verification, and subsystem analysis. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team responsible for bringing RVS 2.0 capabilities to life. This system provides KC‑46 Boom Operators with a highly immersive 3D virtual environment, enabling a clearer, more accurate view of every mission. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to grow their systems engineering expertise while contributing to a high‑visibility program that directly supports the warfighter.

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.
1+ years’ experience in systems engineering or relevant field.

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 with the technical design and development of the system
Bid support for 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.
25% travel or less.

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!