Engineer II, Systems Engineer; Onsite

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS)

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Position Type: Onsite

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented and driven Systems Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage across the full product development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, requirements definition, system design, software and hardware development and integration, systems test and verification/validation, and deployment. In this position, every day will bring new challenges, and your contributions will directly impact the performance and resilience of mission‑critical defense systems.

• Develop concepts of operations, define requirements, and establish system interfaces.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration and verification documentation.
• Integrate hardware and software mitigations for nuclear environments into tactical systems, evaluating functionality and impact.
• Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data and verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radiation performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
• Present technical findings and viable solutions to leadership and customers.
• Travel up to 20% to support mission execution at RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements of varying levels (system, sub‑system, line replaceable units (LRUs)).
• Experience with generating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.

• Experience using digital engineering tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Subversion or equivalent for requirements management, configuration control, or workflow tracking.
• Experience applying Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) methods using SysML in design tools (Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, Cameo, or equivalent).
• Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Working knowledge of embedded (low‑level) software development, application‑level software development, and/or hardware development principles.
• Understanding of standard development processes, including waterfall and Agile methodologies, and the ability to apply them in an engineering environment.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers, including communicating requirements, presenting technical findings, or supporting design reviews.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification activities.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, 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.
• May be eligible for relocation.

Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 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 or 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.