Principal Display Systems Engineer; Onsite

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

United States of America

Onsite

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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. Collaborate with a team to shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• Serve as a display system architect, responsible for creating technical approaches that build upon product line foundations, ensuring alignment with both internal and external customer expectations.
• Lead architecture and design of display products, interfacing directly with internal business units to ensure project and organizational goals are met seamlessly.
• Ensure compliance with Collins Consistent Engineering Processes and program/product requirements as detailed in design plans.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in avionics, contributing to the technology roadmap and maintaining the competitive edge in the industry.

• Gain deep insights into the development of certified flight deck displays and manage cutting‑edge technology integration.
• Enhance leadership skills, driving various teams and projects that impact the aerospace sector directly.
• Develop strategic management capabilities, navigating complex project requirements and supplier dynamics in a global setting.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and at least 5 years of experience.
• Leadership experience in developing certified aerospace products and managing significant technical projects.
• Demonstrated architecture creation with cross‑domain collaboration for pursuits.
• Knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO‑160, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C.

• Optical or displays engineering background, enhancing your ability to lead in technical discussions and decisions.
• Strong multi‑mode communication skills, able to effectively coordinate across groups and influence senior management.

Competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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
• And more

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

Included benefits and short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation are dependent on role level and collective‑bargaining agreement. Hiring applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potentially annual short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation.

This role is U.S.

-based. For U.S. territory residents, appropriate pay structure and benefits apply. The application window is approximately 40 days after posting, but may be adjusted based on business necessity.

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 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.