Job Title: Systems engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52498
Duration: 2 years contract with potential Extension
Pay: : $74.70 /hr. on W2
Citizenship Requirement: US Citizens or Perm Residents
Shift: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Job Description:
At 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. Are you motivated by solving complex engineering problems and guiding technology that impacts pilots, missions, and global aviation? At Collins Aerospace, we help drive the evolution of next generation avionics solutions. In this role, you'll influence major technical decisions, partner across disciplines, and shape systems that support both commercial and military customers. Whether your strengths lie in integration, requirements leadership, technical strategy, or cross functional problem solving, you'll have the opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering high performance, safety critical products that define the future of flight
What You Will Do:
- Serve as a system engineering technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations while meeting customer and program needs.
- Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning in partnership with hardware, software, and program teams.
- Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.
- Apply your avionics or complex systems expertise to influence product strategy, contribute to technology roadmaps, and support future pursuits.
What You Will Learn:
- Gain deep understanding of safety critical avionics development and how certified flight deck systems are designed integrated and delivered.
- Strengthen your leadership skills by coordinating across technical teams, guiding design decisions, and shaping project outcomes.
- Develop advanced systems engineering and strategic planning capabilities while working with global teams, suppliers, and cross functional stakeholders.
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.
- Leadership experience in developing certified aerospace or other complex regulated systems.
- Demonstrated success creating or contributing to system architectures and collaborating across engineering domains.
- Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements such as TSO, DO 160, DO 254, or DO 178B/C.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Background in optics, display technology, electronics, or hardware/software integration.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, especially when coordinating across teams or presenting to leadership.
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