RTX · 1 day ago
Principal Systems Engineer - Multi Domain Data Links
RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – Multi Domain Data Links to join their team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves leading system-level design, integration, and validation to support secure military communications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for defense customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Perform analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, qualification, and certification
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones
Provide systems engineering support to bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development
Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
Some travel for customer support and cross-functional collaboration (< 25%)
Qualification
Required
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 Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
Prior experience in system-level development, including requirements definition, analysis, integration, and/or risk mitigation
Preferred
Master of Science degree in engineering
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
Familiarity with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production
Experience with earned value
Benefits
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
Eligible for relocation assistance
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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