Senior Systems Engineering - SDS Systems (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of multi-domain Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) mission systems for aircraft and ground stations supporting U.S. military customers. This role focuses on translating customer needs and requirements into robust system solutions, contributing across the full spectrum of hardware and software systems—from standalone “black box” components to complex, end-to-end platform architectures.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience developing, decomposing, and deriving system/sub-system requirements
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
Experience in system/sub-system design definition

Nice To Haves

VLF, LF, HF, V/UHF, and/or MILSATCOM
SysML implementation via Cameo/MagicDraw/Rhapsody
DOORS
Agile development
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Communication with external stakeholders
Bids, proposals, and pursuits
Peer review, configuration, and change management processes

Responsibilities

Capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements
Design, develop, and model systems and sub-systems
Develop and verify test procedures at the system and sub-system levels
Plan project level work and meet schedule, cost, and performance goals
Manage program technical risks by evaluating requirements and design aspects
Interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Business Developers, Finance, Quality, and Production
Represent Systems engineering team at internal and external stakeholder meetings

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
May be eligible for Relocation