Principal Systems Engineer - Platform Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-02-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology? Join our Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. Here, you will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for the Special Operations Army (SOA) Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) program. This dynamic position offers the flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities for the MH-60M and MH-47G aircraft. This role requires a highly motivated person as a Principal Platform Systems Engineer for the SOA CAAS program. This person needs to be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as a member of the broader team.

The selected candidate must be onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA for test events and other lab activities.

What You Will Do:

• You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA CAAS program, including requirements/test procedure development, design updates, execution of test procedures, etc. Tools used are DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others.
• You will support the completion of the Increment plan for the Platform Systems team during the Rotary Wing department wide planning events.
• You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
• You will mentor younger engineers through Systems Engineering practices.
• You will design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs for the SOA CAAS program.
• ~10% travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into advanced integration and development processes.
• You will enhance your leadership skills, directing critical implementations and influencing major project outcomes.
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside avionics experts and customers.
• You will have the unique opportunity to build customer relationships with the SOA customer.
• Gain experience with DOORS, PREP, JIRA and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Associated documentation experience.
• Experience in Avionics systems (military or civil aircraft).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Collins Aerospace's Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)
• Strong organizational skills.
• Communicate with a wide variety of technical and management personnel as well customers.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 you can buy 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!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Onsite: This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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