Systems Engineer I - Open Systems Solutions (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Open Systems Solutions Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a Systems Engineer I to support development of next-generation Open System Architecture products. The organization delivers modular, open-standards-compliant solutions for rapid deployment of mission-critical capabilities to warfighters. The role contributes to requirements development, interface definition, system behavior modeling, and verification and validation of solutions for the multi-domain battlespace. It involves working across teams to maintain system-level consistency, traceability, and technical quality across hardware, software, and mission-focused capabilities. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are important in this fast-paced engineering environment. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires 10% travel and is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The stated salary range is $57,200–$108,800.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), or equivalent experience, and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles such as requirements capture, decomposition, interface definition, integration, or verification and validation, gained through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance after starting.
• U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship is not permitted.
• Willingness to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Academic or internship experience with system integration, test planning, execution, or results analysis.
• Familiarity with cryptographic hardware concepts, secure communications technologies, or networked systems.
• Exposure to lab environments, SIL/HIL setups, or classified development and test environments.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools or languages such as SysML, Cameo, or Rhapsody.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with Agile processes such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance.
• Existing SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of system requirements, including traceability, decomposition, and interface definitions.
• Assist with system architecture activities and participate in design and technical reviews.
• Contribute to modeling, analysis, and documentation of system behavior and performance under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support verification planning, requirement coverage assessments, and testability evaluations.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and specialty engineering teams to ensure system-level alignment.
• Help investigate technical issues, support problem-isolation activities, and participate in trade studies.
• Document system behaviors, requirements compliance, risks, and engineering decisions for program leadership review.
• Support internal reviews, engineering demonstrations, and customer-facing discussions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for systems engineering processes, tools, and workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
• 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 program.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available depending on position level and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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