Space Solutions Systems Engineer Architect; ONSITE

Date Posted:  | Country:
United States of America |

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 | Position Role Type:
Onsite

At RTX, the world's 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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. We are looking for a Space Solutions Systems Engineer Architect to join our Multi Domain Datalinks team, which delivers advanced, secure communications systems that enable U.S. warfighters to maintain reliable communications in extreme environments.

• 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.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligible

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in systems engineering with extensive experience on new development programs.
• Experience forming and leading teams of scientists and engineers through the full lifecycle of technology development, balancing 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 required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from U.S. Government customers.
• Fluency in multiple commonly used programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
• A recognized technical leader and subject matter expert regionally or nationally.
• A strong network of R&D contacts across the Space Customer Base and/or Federal Government.
• Ability to leverage an extensive professional network.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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.

Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.