Systems Engineer II - Secure Systems

Systems Engineer II – Secure Systems

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA,  USA

Date Posted:

U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable secret security clearance required prior to start date.

Position Role Type:
Onsite.

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the system product.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide analysis for decomposition of customer specifications into subsystem and component requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability analyses for total system solutions.
• Execute daily tasks in a classified and controlled laboratory environment.

• Systems Engineering requirements, integration, validation, and verification skills.
• Mentorship opportunities to grow your experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Experience working with radio subject matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists, and cross‑functional product teams.
• Exposure to security‑hardened product development in an evolving field.

• Degree in STEM or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Active, transferable secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.
• Experience communicating with program stakeholders.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar; familiarity with Rust and Python.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and lifetime income strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverage: pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Health and wellness programs, virtual care, child and elder care services.
• Relocation assistance.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, leads in advanced aerospace and defense solutions. Our Mission Systems team delivers secure communications and miss ionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft worldwide.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.