Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems - Cedar Rapids

Salary: $86,800 - 165,200 per year Requirements:

• We require experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• We require an active, transferable SECRET clearance before the start date.
• We require U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• We typically require a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
• We prefer familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• We prefer exceptionally strong communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to program management and executive leadership.
• We prefer experience with cryptographic hardware architecture and design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies.
• We prefer experience using tools such as DOORS and CAMEO, or similar platforms, as well as software languages such as Rust and Python.

• We will perform systems analysis, architecture, and design across the full product lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• We will conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
• We will analyze customer specifications and system-level requirements, break them down into subsystem and component requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans.
• We will carry out technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for complete system solutions.
• We will perform daily work in a classified and controlled laboratory environment.
• We may travel up to 10% of the time.

• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• Python
• Rust
• Security
• Flow

More:

We are Collins Aerospace, an RTX company and a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Secure Subsystems Department designs, tests, and certifies cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that support secure communications for military and government customers. This Senior Systems Engineer role is onsite at our Cedar Rapids facility, and it is sign-on bonus eligible. We offer a broad benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life and disability insurance, family-building support, wellness resources, relocation assistance, and more. The role is onsite, and the salary range is 86,800 USD to 165,200 USD, with additional eligibility for incentive programs depending on position level and business factors.

last updated 39 week of 2026