Pratt & Whitney
Senior Principal Rotary Wing Platform Architect/Systems Lead (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Job Details
Date Posted: 2025-12-10
Country: United States of America
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship: Required
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Job Summary The Rotary Wing Platform Systems Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Systems Architect to lead design and development efforts for our external customers.
What You Will Do
Oversee and support systems engineering through all phases of system product development including program pursuit and capture, requirements capture and analysis, system architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system verification, system validation and life‑cycle product support.
Serve as a systems architect for avionics solutions.
Navigate through bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs.
Occasional domestic travel to customer sites may be required.
Qualifications You Must Have
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.
Experience with Agile development methodology.
Current or prior experience in a Systems or Software Engineering role through all phases of development.
Qualifications We Prefer
Prior CAAS/Flight2 Architect Experience.
Experience with DARs.
Experience doing bids & pursuits.
Experience with planning documents.
Familiarity with Rotary Wing Platforms.
Prior technical leadership experience.
What We Offer
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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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.
And more!
Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Avionics Overview Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
Interview Process As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.
Compensation The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD – 250,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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Country: United States of America
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship: Required
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Job Summary The Rotary Wing Platform Systems Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Systems Architect to lead design and development efforts for our external customers.
What You Will Do
Oversee and support systems engineering through all phases of system product development including program pursuit and capture, requirements capture and analysis, system architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system verification, system validation and life‑cycle product support.
Serve as a systems architect for avionics solutions.
Navigate through bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs.
Occasional domestic travel to customer sites may be required.
Qualifications You Must Have
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.
Experience with Agile development methodology.
Current or prior experience in a Systems or Software Engineering role through all phases of development.
Qualifications We Prefer
Prior CAAS/Flight2 Architect Experience.
Experience with DARs.
Experience doing bids & pursuits.
Experience with planning documents.
Familiarity with Rotary Wing Platforms.
Prior technical leadership experience.
What We Offer
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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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.
And more!
Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Avionics Overview Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
Interview Process As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.
Compensation The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD – 250,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Privacy and Terms Click on this policy and terms to read.
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