Date Posted:

2025-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career? 

 

Embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we're not just designing systems; we're crafting the backbone of mission systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Strategic Solutions Certification and Program Excellence lead, you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense. 

 

You will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. 

 

What YOU Will Do:  

Lead a team of systems and software engineers through design, development and documentation of commercial applications to meet industry standards (DO-178C). 

Coordinate with external customer to ensure compliance and adherence to airworthiness requirements of the Flight Deck and Mission System.  

Plan project level work and meet schedule, cost, and performance goals. 

Manage program technical risks by evaluating requirements and design aspects. 

Interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Business Developers, Finance, Quality, and Production   

Represent the systems and software engineering team at internal and external customer meetings. 

Serve as a liaison between functional discipline groups and internal and external customers 

Travel occasionally to support program requirements  

Requires on-site presence occasionally in a classified lab space. 

 

What YOU Will Learn: 

You will learn the Collins Aerospace commercial solutions developed for commercial derivative military platforms.  

You will learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems. 

 

Qualifications YOU Must Have: 

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience  

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

Five (5) years experience designing, developing and integrating commercial applications on military or civilian platforms with compliance to DO-178C and ARP-4754 considerations 

Five (5) years of experience with Collins’ ProLine Fusion System and Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) framework. 

Two (2) years of proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Systems Engineers on program performance, using a framework to make data driven decisions 

 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders. 

Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value experience. 

Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g. SEER products). 

Experience with processes such as peer review, configuration, and change management. 

Participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions. 

 

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 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 

May be eligible for Relocation

And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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