Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Avionics Network Architect (Hybrid) RTXSr Principal Systems Engineer - Avionics Network Architect (Hybrid)Cedar Rapids, IowaThe Computing Products Department (CPD) at Collins Aerospace is building a next‑generation family of safety‑critical avionics Ethernet switches—and we’re looking for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer who wants to shape the networking architecture that future aircraft will rely on for decades. You will lead the architecture for a scalable family of deterministic avionics Ethernet switches—defining the technical roadmap, reusable building blocks, interfaces, configuration strategy, and engineering principles guiding multiple future platforms.
Principal Software Lead Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE) RTXPrincipal Software Lead Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaOur software engineering teams regularly utilize a variety of skills, including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality, and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount. • Lead Technical Proposals and Program Cost Estimations: Take ownership of leading the development of technical proposals, including detailed program-level cost estimates, during the bid and proposal cycle, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions that align with project goals.
Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Hardware Design Engineer (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaThe selected candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, Manufacturing/Operations, and Design-to-Cost teams, to ensure all product requirements are successfully achieved. This department is responsible for the development and sustainment of state-of-the-art avionics hardware products including ruggedized mission computers, video processing modules, and network products used in commercial and military aircraft platforms.
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Computing Products (Onsite) RTXSenior Principal Electrical Engineer - Computing Products (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaIn this role, you’ll help shape the future of avionics by architecting and delivering advanced hardware solutions that power data concentration, high‑performance I/O processing, application hosting, and synthetic vision across military, commercial, business, and regional aircraft. Not Required We are looking for an innovative and highly driven Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Computing Products Hardware team within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate.
Principal Electrical Engineer – DSP ASIC/FPGA (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Electrical Engineer – DSP ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaYour work will contribute to the development of advanced aerospace and defense systems, leveraging your expertise in Simulink modeling, algorithm development, and implementation on FPGAs and ASICs. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Principal Systems Engineer – Avionics Development and Integration (ONSITE) RTXPrincipal Systems Engineer – Avionics Development and Integration (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaThis is a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, test engineers, and certification groups developing avionics system solutions on multiple platforms on current and future architectures working with domestic and foreign Certification Agencies in an Agile environment that continuously incorporates new processes and tools. This team is responsible for the design, integration, development, certification, deployment and sustaining of Avionics Systems on large business jets and Air Transport platforms including the Bombardier Global series, Airbus A220, Embraer Praetor, Comac C909, and commercial derivative programs.
Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (ONSITE) RTXPrincipal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaProvide technical leadership for the systems engineering team, including defining scope, breaking down work packages, assigning tasks, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring delivery of high quality engineering artifacts. The Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead next-generation Open System Architecture product development.
Principal Engineer, Software Engineering RTXPrincipal Engineer, Software EngineeringCedar Rapids, IowaIn the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/ Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable. Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/ Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role.
Senior Principal Project Engineer - Chief Engineer (ONSITE) RTXSenior Principal Project Engineer - Chief Engineer (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaThe Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer - Chief Engineer to lead next-generation Open System Architecture product development. Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry.
Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (Onsite) RTXSenior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaFrom software-defined radios and advanced networking to state-of-the-art cryptographic systems and open system platform software, your work will drive critical real-time communications that enable pilots and soldiers to securely share voice, video, and data when it matters most. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.
Principal Software Engineer – Boeing Displays Certification Focal (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Software Engineer – Boeing Displays Certification Focal (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaAs a Certification Focal in our department, you will be responsible for the coordination of program-level certification activities, with primary emphasis on software certification, overseeing the development of program plans to support certification objectives, coordination of SOI reviews, readiness reviews, and directly supporting FAA/EASA Certification Compliance Finders (ODA / TCRs / DERs / E-UMs). Perform technical coordination with many various teams, including, but not limited to, customers (internal and external), systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, partner suppliers, safety engineers, and program managers.
Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering RTXPrincipal Engineer, Systems EngineeringCedar Rapids, IowaConsider and evaluate alternatives accounting for similar metrics; and manage configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as an Embedded Systems Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaAs a Principal Software Engineer supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you’ll play a key role in primarily developing requirements, tests, verification, along with software development and software integration that support aerospace and defense applications. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Senior Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite) RTXSenior Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaAs a Senior Principal Software Engineer supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you’ll play a key role in primarily developing requirements, tests, verification, along with software development and software integration that support aerospace and defense applications. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Integration and Test Focal - Secure Systems RTXSenior Principal Systems Engineer- Integration and Test Focal - Secure SystemsCedar Rapids, IowaThis role will contribute to a team responsible for systems and cyber security engineering tasks related to our next-generation security-enabled mission computing, crypto, and cross-domain technologies, maturing products from low TRL through a program of record accreditation and factory production. The High Assurance Devices Engineering team seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Integration and Test Lead with a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions.
Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE) RTXPrincipal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaThe Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS) group, working on every aspect of guiding airplanes safely to the deck, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to join the JPALS team within Precision Navigation. • Assist with managing configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaWe pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.
Senior Principal Project Engineer - Avionics Software Tools (ONSITE) RTXSenior Principal Project Engineer - Avionics Software Tools (ONSITE)Cedar Rapids, IowaThe Avionics Software Tools team is an Avionics software tools focused team, with responsibilities for Avionics Function tools, delivering tools that configure Avionics products and Integrated Modular Architecture systems tools that enable systems engineers to design and deploy aircraft systems I/O for aircraft platforms. This role is for a strong technical leader that acts as a Product Chief for our team and will be expected to develop knowledge in multiple avionics software domains and lead technical approaches, trade studies, demonstrate project reporting skills, and represent our team in formal bids, product management reviews, and work closely with engineering management to drive projects to completion.
Principal Systems Engineer - Secure TacCom RTXPrincipal Systems Engineer - Secure TacComCedar Rapids, IowaThe Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today’s multi-domain battlespace. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Principal Systems CH-53K Platform Engineer (Onsite) RTXPrincipal Systems CH-53K Platform Engineer (Onsite)Cedar Rapids, IowaSupport systems engineering through all phases of system product development including program pursuit and capture, requirements capture and analysis, system architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system verification, system validation and life-cycle product support. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.