Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) (Remote)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Collins Aerospace’s System Solutions team is seeking a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capabilities. The role combines hands-on technical work with technical leadership, independently defining, developing, and deploying MBSE solutions while guiding engineering teams in adopting best practices. The position is remote, with expected working hours in the Central or Eastern time zone. The ideal candidate will be near Rockford, Illinois; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Windsor Locks, Connecticut; or another Collins location.

The engineer will set MBSE strategy and roadmaps, develop and validate models across the system lifecycle, establish modeling standards and reference architectures, and support adoption across programs and business units. The role also involves coordinating with internal system engineering groups and external stakeholders, integrating MBSE tools into the digital engineering ecosystem, and contributing to proposals, business development, mentoring, and training. Travel of up to 15% may be required.

U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $86,800–$165,200. RTX offers a range of benefits, with eligibility and specifics dependent on the business unit and other factors.

Requirements

• Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Teamwork Cloud and with SysML modeling.
• Familiarity or experience with MagicGrid methodology; requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion; Modelica tools such as Dymola, Modelon, or Amesim; Syndeia; Ansys ModelCenter; and PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Polarion, or GIT.
• Demonstrated experience with system development processes, including requirements design, integration, test, and verification.
• Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience in a configuration-controlled environment, including handling problem reports and change requests.
• Ability to work within Eastern Time Zone core hours and with global teams, including teams in India Standard Time.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through complex technical issues.
• Confidence working autonomously with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Practical project management capability, including managing smaller projects, work packages, or technical processes.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

• SysML V2 or KerML knowledge or experience.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Product Line Engineering approaches and tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical design and analysis tools.
• Ability to prepare and present technical concepts, status updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of agile and waterfall product development lifecycles.
• Experience or interest in Digital Thread or Integrated Digital Environment processes, including their creation, use, and best practices.
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts.
• Familiarity with Product Line Engineering and applying its concepts to a SysML model.
• Familiarity with digital ecosystems and data connectivity via digital threads.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Kibana, or Grafana.
• Ability to prepare and present status, plans, and risks to management.
• OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model User or Model Builder Fundamental certification.
• OMG Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) experience.
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
• MBSE Champions Program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, development, and execution of the MBSE strategy and roadmap for System Solutions.
• Develop advanced MBSE capabilities to support adoption and programs across business units.
• Architect, develop, and validate MBSE models across the system lifecycle, including stakeholder needs, requirements, behavioral analysis, and structural representations.
• Implement and deploy reference architectures, modeling standards, and best practices for consistent MBSE implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, driving adoption of MBSE methods and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with System Method Representatives and System Discipline Boards, providing technical input and aligning MBSE priorities with systems engineering needs.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including the Digital Product Lifecycle Technical Advisory Board, through alignment and dependency meetings and work on MBSE capabilities and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, share best practices, and coordinate MBSE adoption among business units.
• Coordinate dependencies and knowledge transfer with System Solutions teams and the System Program Manager; provide technical inputs, status, risks, and recommendations.
• Support integration of MBSE tools with hardware design, analysis tools, and the broader digital engineering ecosystem.
• Lead tool and environment integrations, conduct trade studies, and develop system interface descriptions.
• Identify ways to improve connectivity between MBSE tools and other digital thread solutions.
• Support proposal and business development activities using MBSE methodologies.
• Mentor and train junior systems engineers to grow MBSE expertise within the team.
• Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and collaboration efforts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Optional pet insurance
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Optional additional life and accident insurance
• Optional critical illness insurance
• Group legal coverage
• Identity theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
• 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 service
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable collective-bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior