Senior Systems Engineer - Secure TacCom (Active Clearance)

Location US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Date Posted 2026-04-06 Country United States of America Position Role Type Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Job Overview This position is for an experienced Systems Engineering professional. Join the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! As a Systems Engineer, 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. What YOU will do Perform analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Perform functional analyses, 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. What You will learn 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 become knowledgeable in security-hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. Qualifications You Must Have Typically 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. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Additional Qualifications Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework. Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership. Experience with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies. Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, software languages such as Rust and Python. Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering. Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program Eligible for relocation assistance And more! Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Privacy Policy and Terms Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr