Space Solutions Systems Engineer Architect (ONSITE)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • $157,200 - $298,800 • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Multi Domain Datalinks team delivers advanced, secure communications systems that enable U.S. warfighters reliable communications in extreme environments. We are looking for a Space Solutions Systems Engineer Architect to join our team. Our engineering organization develops cryptographic, datalink, and command-and-control capabilities that support the warfighters.

Requirements

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in systems engineering with extensive experience on new development programs
• Experience forming and leading teams of scientists and engineers through full lifecycle of technology development including understanding how to balance the demands of multiple large programs or pursuits and influencing teams to achieve success
• Ability to present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports
• Experience in leading technical teams from concept to pursuit to award for R&D contracts, including serving as a lead author of winning competitive R&D proposals, follow-on contracts, and work with new customers
• Active and transferable TOP 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 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from US Government customers
• Fluent in multiple commonly used programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++
• Known as a technical leader and subject matter expert either regionally or nationally
• Strong network of R&D contacts across the Space Customer Base and/or Federal Government
• Ability to leverage extensive professional network

Responsibilities

• Operate with clarity, drive results, anticipate change, and guide high-performing teams while demonstrating integrity and accountability
• Influence projects to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments while partnering closely with engineering, program management, manufacturing, and customers
• Provide technical leadership, oversee design and development execution, and lead customer-facing activities including proposals, bids, and technical presentations
• Travel 25% of the time to partner, customer and corporate office sites

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

What This Job Offers

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