Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems - Secret Clearance Required (Onsite) Join to apply for the Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems - Secret Clearance Required (Onsite) role at Collins Aerospace. Overview Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that. Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Date Posted: 2025-08-13 Country: United States of America Position Type: Onsite U.S. Citizenship/Eligibility: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret Responsibilities Perform analyses, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Perform functional analyses, 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 develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions. Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment

What YOU will learn You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will obtain invaluable experience working with our subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team. You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership Experienced with Cryptographic Hardwarearchitecture/design,Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

What We Offer 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 Eligible for relocation assistance And more!

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. 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 Policy and Terms Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr