Collins Aerospace
Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Overview
Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)
– Collins Aerospace
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Date Posted: 2025-08-14
Country: United States of America
Position Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship/immigration status: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. DoD Clearance: TS/SCI
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.
What You Will Do
Lead the design and development of innovative cross-functional solutions for communication, navigation and electronic warfare applications
Lead development of proposals for customers or internal funding to advance technology portfolio
Lead and coordinate across multiple multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical direction and mentorship
Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
Conceive new approaches and technology solutions, carry them through design and delivery of functional prototypes
Shape programs to meet explicit and inferred customer needs
Create and deliver decision briefs that leverage technical analysis and designs to support future planning and leadership decision making
Lead assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
Ability to travel up to 15%
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Extensive experience with rapid systems prototyping from concept to field demonstration, encompassing software engineering, signal processing and hardware engineering subcomponents
Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
Qualifications We Prefer
Extensive experience with Communication and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
Specialized experience in Digital Signal Processing, FPGAs, embedded processors, communications and radar systems
Experience conceiving and leading complex technology research and development efforts
Experience leading field demonstrations and integration of multiple RF systems and platforms
Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
Retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Option to purchase pet, home, auto, and other coverages
Parental leave benefits and Family planning resources
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness programs and virtual health services
Child and elder care services
Second opinion medical program and related benefits
About Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, provides technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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– Collins Aerospace
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Date Posted: 2025-08-14
Country: United States of America
Position Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship/immigration status: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. DoD Clearance: TS/SCI
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.
What You Will Do
Lead the design and development of innovative cross-functional solutions for communication, navigation and electronic warfare applications
Lead development of proposals for customers or internal funding to advance technology portfolio
Lead and coordinate across multiple multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical direction and mentorship
Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
Conceive new approaches and technology solutions, carry them through design and delivery of functional prototypes
Shape programs to meet explicit and inferred customer needs
Create and deliver decision briefs that leverage technical analysis and designs to support future planning and leadership decision making
Lead assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
Ability to travel up to 15%
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Extensive experience with rapid systems prototyping from concept to field demonstration, encompassing software engineering, signal processing and hardware engineering subcomponents
Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
Qualifications We Prefer
Extensive experience with Communication and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
Specialized experience in Digital Signal Processing, FPGAs, embedded processors, communications and radar systems
Experience conceiving and leading complex technology research and development efforts
Experience leading field demonstrations and integration of multiple RF systems and platforms
Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
Retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Option to purchase pet, home, auto, and other coverages
Parental leave benefits and Family planning resources
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness programs and virtual health services
Child and elder care services
Second opinion medical program and related benefits
About Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, provides technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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