Senior Systems Engineer – Boeing Platforms (Onsite)

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About the role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. This role is ideal for a systems engineer with solid hardware or hardware-focused subsystem experience who wants to take technical ownership across the full system development lifecycle—from architecture and requirements through integration, verification, and certification.

This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 10-15% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and decompose system-level requirements into subsystem and hardware requirements for flight display products.
• Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across The Boeing Platforms Department product lines.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety, and project engineering teams.
• Contribute to integration of display system hardware and subsystem elements in system labs.
• Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754A objectives and Collins Aerospace engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination.
• Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices aligned to Collins CORE and The Boeing Platforms Department development processes.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hardware development experience, OR 5 years of experience developing subsystem components (hardware architecture, hardware-software interface, requirements, integration, and verification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-160, or similar.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated domain.
• Experience with Collins flight displays or Boeing Platforms architectures.
• Background in system integration labs, hardware–software interface definition, or aircraft connectivity systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead system-level tasks or navigate complex technical issues.
• Experience with Collins production and manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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, and 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.

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 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.