Collins Aerospace
Principal Systems Engineer - Secure Systems
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
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Principal Systems Engineer - Secure Systems
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Collins Aerospace .
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Date posted: 2025-11-19
Country: United States of America
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship and security clearance requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. To do this effectively, we provide secure, technologically advanced equipment to service personnel worldwide. This role contributes to developing secure communication solutions for the military.
What YOU will do
Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system‑level requirements into sub‑system and piece‑part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
Perform bid and proposal efforts.
What YOU Will Learn
Gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems to advance your career.
Obtain invaluable experience working with our subject‑matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customers, and cross‑functional integrated product teams.
Become knowledgeable in security‑hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and product areas in an ever‑evolving field.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.
Qualifications We Prefer
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies.
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar; proficiency in software languages such as Rust and Python.
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as pet, home, and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, 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.
Eligible for relocation assistance.
And more!
Eligible for relocation.
Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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Principal Systems Engineer - Secure Systems
role at
Collins Aerospace .
Be among the first 25 applicants.
Date posted: 2025-11-19
Country: United States of America
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship and security clearance requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. To do this effectively, we provide secure, technologically advanced equipment to service personnel worldwide. This role contributes to developing secure communication solutions for the military.
What YOU will do
Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system‑level requirements into sub‑system and piece‑part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
Perform bid and proposal efforts.
What YOU Will Learn
Gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems to advance your career.
Obtain invaluable experience working with our subject‑matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customers, and cross‑functional integrated product teams.
Become knowledgeable in security‑hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and product areas in an ever‑evolving field.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.
Qualifications We Prefer
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies.
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar; proficiency in software languages such as Rust and Python.
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as pet, home, and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, 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.
Eligible for relocation assistance.
And more!
Eligible for relocation.
Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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