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Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)
Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)Collins Aerospace • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)

Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Disruptive Systems (Onsite) Collins Aerospace

Location : HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Date Posted : 2025-08-14

Country : United States of America

Position Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizenship / immigration status : The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. DoD Clearance : TS / SCI

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.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the design and development of innovative cross-functional solutions for communication, navigation and electronic warfare applications
  • Lead development of proposals for customers or internal funding to advance technology portfolio
  • Lead and coordinate across multiple multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical direction and mentorship
  • Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
  • Conceive new approaches and technology solutions, carry them through design and delivery of functional prototypes
  • Shape programs to meet explicit and inferred customer needs
  • Create and deliver decision briefs that leverage technical analysis and designs to support future planning and leadership decision making
  • Lead assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost / manufacturability targets
  • Ability to travel up to 15%

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a 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
  • Extensive experience with rapid systems prototyping from concept to field demonstration, encompassing software engineering, signal processing and hardware engineering subcomponents
  • Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems

    • Qualifications We Prefer

  • Extensive experience with Communication and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
  • Specialized experience in Digital Signal Processing, FPGAs, embedded processors, communications and radar systems
  • Experience conceiving and leading complex technology research and development efforts
  • Experience leading field demonstrations and integration of multiple RF systems and platforms
  • Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance

    • What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
  • Retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Option to purchase pet, home, auto, and other coverages
  • Parental leave benefits and Family planning resources
  • Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Wellness programs and virtual health services
  • Child and elder care services
  • Second opinion medical program and related benefits

    • About Collins Aerospace

    Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, provides technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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