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Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE

, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is the backbone of the USAF refueling fleet and is scheduled to remain so for decades to come.

We are looking for an established Systems Engineering professional with a passion for engineering, a high degree of accountability, and the ability to thrive in an Agile team environment as a part of the KC-135 Platform Systems team in the Military Avionics & Helicopters engineering organization.

What You Will Do:

+ Oversee and support 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

+ Influence system architecture for avionics solutions across the KC-135 Platform working alongside other KC-135 Architects and domain leads

+ Guide and align program leadership and all product owners of the KC-135 system

+ Provide architectural and technical expertise across several departments and other programs projects as needed

+ Navigate through bids and pursuits, adhering to Collins processes

+ Lead customer discussions alongside the Program Chief Engineers

+ Interact and coordinate with external stakeholders, including program and technical groups, to influence and guide the development of program plans, requirements and operational needs

+ Provide expertise in the evolution of KC-135 system engineering processes

+ Onboard and train new engineers on cognizant program(s)

+ Willingness to travel (domestically and globally <10%).

What You Will Learn:

+ You will enhance your leadership skills, driving various teams and projects that impact the aerospace sector directly.

+ You will develop strategic management capabilities, learning to navigate complex project requirements and supplier dynamics in a global setting

+ You will deepen your expertise in advanced avionic systems, making you a pivotal asset in military avionics

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

+ 8+ years in a current or previous systems role.

+ Experience with testing in a systems role.

+ Experience with Agile principles.

+ Leadership experience in developing products and managing technical projects.

+ Experience with technical proposals and cost estimates during a bid and proposal phase.

+ Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance after day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Experience with various engineering tools including TNT, DOORS/JAMA, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others is desired

+ Experience (military or civil aircraft) in avionics systems, specifically testing and troubleshooting; prior KC-135 experience preferred

+ Working knowledge / understanding of data buses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)

+ Experience leading in an Agile environment using Jira tracking

+ Strong continuous improvement skills and customer focus

+ Familiarity with US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

+ Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo Enterprise Architecture (SysML specifically)

+ Collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and data for reports and presentations

+ Earned Value Management / Cost Account Management experience

+ Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent, proactive communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

+ Demonstrated architecture creation with cross-domain collaboration for pursuits

What We Offer:

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

+ 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

+  And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

**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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

_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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