Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – Multi Domain Data Links

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA,  USA

Date Posted:

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance:
Top Secret. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Salary Range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Multi Domain Data Links to join our growing team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering professional to work on the cutting edge of secure military communications. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and developing advanced systems that support encrypted, protected communications for military forces around the globe.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver complete, innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of both U.S. and international defense customers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for system‑level design, integration, and validation, helping bring highly secure and reliable technologies from concept to deployment. Your work will directly contribute to mission success and national security.

• Perform analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, qualification, and certification.
• Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.
• Provide systems engineering support to bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.

• Gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• Obtain invaluable experience working with subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross‑functional integrated product team.
• Become knowledgeable in security‑hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever‑evolving field.

• 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.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued top secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Prior experience in system‑level development, including requirements definition, analysis, integration, and/or risk mitigation.

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar;
  Software Languages such as Rust and Python.
• Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Experience with earned value.

• 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,…