Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Research & Technology (AR&T) organization is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer to lead complex integration and field demonstration activities supporting military customers and advanced mission‑critical systems. This senior-level role provides strategic technical leadership and serves as the primary authority during onsite customer engagements, field events, and multi-domain integration efforts. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise operating across highly secure environments, demonstrates exceptional leadership in multidisciplinary, customer settings, and excels in driving results in dynamic, fast-paced operational scenarios.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Mission Systems, aerospace, defense, or military‑relevant system integration roles
Ability to work within multiple security domains and follow all classified handling procedures
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience leading integration and demonstrated activities for military systems or in secure operational environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies
Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems)
Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross‑domain solutions
Background in systems engineering, real‑time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures
Prior experience delivering high‑visibility capability demonstrations to military customers or senior stakeholders
Active Top Secret (TS) Security clearance

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for system integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, and multi-domain applications, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals
Coordinate integration across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, hardware, test, networking, and cybersecurity engineering
Propose, capture, plan and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required)
Serve as the primary technical interface to U.S. and international military customers during integration, evaluation, and demonstration activities
Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning hardware interfaces, embedded software, networking, communications systems, and mission‑system components
Develop integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports suitable for military programs and security‑controlled environments
Ensure adherence to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations
Mentor junior and mid‑level integration engineers, promoting disciplined integration practices aligned with team standards
Represent Collins Aerospace as a senior technical leader at high-profile mission effectiveness events, capability demonstrations, and customer engagements, showcasing thought leadership, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills

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