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Principal Systems Engineer Secure TacCom

RTX


Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 204500 - 204500
Posted: 22 August 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-Th St NE BLDG 137

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

This position is for a Principal Systems Engineer. The 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 todays multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers demanding needs.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

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 analysis 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 develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements

  • Perform technical planning system integration verification and validation cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.

  • Perform bid and proposal efforts

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Experience with Hardware and Software Integration Validation & Verification Testing and Qualification Testing

  • 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.

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date

  • U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework

  • Exceptionally strong communication skills experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership

  • Experienced with Cryptographic Hardwarearchitecture/designNetwork Encryption specifications and test methodologies

  • Experience with tools such as DOORS CAMEO or similar Software Languages such as Rust and Python.

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 insurancecritical 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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.

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