Senior Systems Engineer - Tac Comm (Onsite)

Senior Systems EngineerCollins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA.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.Our Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineering professional to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs.If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees.What You Will DoPerform analysis's, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.Perform functional analysis, 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 develop 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.Travel up to 10%.What You Will LearnYou will gain Systems Engineering Requirements, Integration, Validation and Verification skills.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. We are growing, so can you!Qualifications You Must HaveTypically 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 the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We PreferActive and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred prior to start date.Experience working in an Agile environment.Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.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 insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programRelocation assistance may be providedAnd more!Join us and help build a more advanced, more autonomous, more connected, more electric and more sustainable future!