Principal Systems Engineer - Secure TacCom - Cedar Rapids

Salary: $107,500 - 204,500 per year Requirements:

• We require experience in hardware and software integration, validation and verification testing, and qualification testing.
• We typically look for a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.
• We require an active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date.
• We require U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• We prefer familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework.
• We value 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 with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar tools, as well as programming languages such as Rust and Python.

• We perform systems analysis, architecture, and design across the full product lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• We carry out functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to convert customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
• We decompose customer specifications and system-level requirements into subsystem and piece-part requirements, and we develop verification criteria and plans.
• We provide technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness assessments for complete system solutions.
• We support bid and proposal efforts.

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

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We are Collins Aerospace, an RTX company and a leader in advanced, intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Secure Subsystems Department designs, tests, and certifies cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that support demanding mission needs, while working with portfolio teams to capture new business and deliver security-hardened solutions. This is an onsite Principal Systems Engineer role based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with sign-on bonus eligibility and relocation assistance available. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; vacation; 401(k) with employer contributions; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; life and disability insurance; family and wellness benefits; employee assistance resources; and more. We also support employee referrals and may ask candidates to attend certain interview steps in person as part of our secure hiring process.

last updated 39 week of 2026