Datalinks Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Date Posted: 2026-05-14 Country: United States of America Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1 We are seeking a Datalinks Systems Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work with engineers to collaborate on projects related to small form factor and space datalink communication systems for the Department of Defense. As a systems engineer, you will help to standardize hardware and software for datalink systems (comm, sensor, or other mission data) such that new and emerging capabilities can be rapidly developed, fielded, and integrated. What You Will Do Learn generation and decomposition of requirements for design and development teams Participate in the integration and test of new and emerging hardware and software Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones Work on bid and proposal support for new business pursuits Travel 1–4 times per year Qualifications You Must Have Experience in hardware troubleshooting Experience in the integration of hardware, software, and firmware as a system Experience in developing, revising, and optimizing test and acceptance procedures Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field Qualifications We Prefer Familiarity with Python, MatLab, and / or C High level understanding of communication theory, networking, and / or digital processing What We Offer 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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 And more! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr