Senior Systems Engineer – Business and Regional Avionics (Onsite)

Date Posted:2026-06-24 Country:United States of America Location:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not RequiredAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.Collins Aerospace team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a passion for avionics, a high degree of accountability and ability to thrive in an Agile team environment as a part of the Program Systems Engineering team in our Business & Regional Avionics department.   We are searching for experienced avionics engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.  The Sr. Systems Engineer would primarily engage in the execution phase of the program life cycle, working in design, verification, and certification activities for the system. This candidate should be organized, have great communication & leadership skills, and a desire to learn and to mentor junior engineers.  This role does require the ability to work regularly on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently.  This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work. They will have strong project execution, leadership, and critical thinking skills. On some occasions, this position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 am to 4:30 pm workday, or beyond a 40-hour work week.  What You Will Do:Perform all phases of the system development lifecycle including requirements capture, system design and modeling, integrating with hardware and software components, system validation and verification. Work with external customers to document operational scenarios, develop system requirements, define system interfaces, and perform system validation testing. Work with other engineers to document derived requirements, define internal system interfaces, develop system architectures, integrate system components, and perform system verification. Identify and recommend process, system, and product improvements to enhance performance and improve efficiency. Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.Experience with avionics or other aircraft system development and certification. Qualifications We Prefer:Ability to quickly acquire technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design of sophisticated architectural systems  Systems Engineering experience (requirements, test, validation, & verification) Experience with ARP4754A/B, DO-178B/C, and/or DO-297 Integration of complex systems Experience with Agile, and use of engineering process tools such as JIRA, JAMA, and Subversion/GitHub Possess a collaborative way of working, particularly in a matrixed environment and/or across various teams  Strong written & oral communicator and change agent; able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to executive leadership Experience coaching lower-level professionals and influencing others regarding policies, practices, and procedures. Highly motivated and a self-starter, capable of prioritizing multiple tasks. 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 role may be eligible for relocation.Learn More & Apply Now!Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new