Principal Systems Engineer - Multi Domain Data Links

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – Multi Domain Data Links to join our growing team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering professional to work on the cutting edge of secure military communications. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and developing advanced systems that support encrypted, protected communications for military forces around the globe. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete, innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of both U.S. and international defense customers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for system-level design, integration, and validation, helping bring highly secure and reliable technologies from concept to deployment. Your work will directly contribute to mission success and national security. At Collins Aerospace, we value curious minds and problem solvers. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about solving real-world challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in secure systems—we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Prior experience in system-level development, including requirements definition, analysis, integration, and/or risk mitigation

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
Familiarity with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python.
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.
Experience with earned value

Responsibilities

Perform analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, qualification, and certification.
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.
Provide systems engineering support to bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.
Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment

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
Eligible for relocation assistance