RTX · 11 hours ago
Lead Systems Engineer - Flight Deck (Onsite)
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-143 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 143
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expRTX is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the development and sustainment of military Flight Deck and Avionics systems for defense platforms. This role involves providing hands-on technical leadership for Flight Deck system scopes, driving requirements, architecture, integration, and verification activities while collaborating with program leadership, internal teams, and government customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering execution for assigned Flight Deck subsystems across the full lifecycle (requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, and certification support)
Develop and manage system and subsystem requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification plans for avionics and cockpit systems
Perform and lead technical trade studies, requirements decomposition, and design decisions in collaboration with hardware, software, human factors, and integration teams
Serve as a technical focal point for assigned scope, supporting internal program reviews and customer technical interactions
Integrate across Flight Deck disciplines including displays, controls, sensors, avionics networks, and human–machine interfaces
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to develop SysML models, requirements traceability, and interface definitions using standard tools
Support system integration, lab testing, and issue resolution, including hands-on engagement when required
Maintain awareness of technical performance, schedule, and cost impacts for assigned scope and coordinate closely with program management
Support change management, technical risk identification, and mitigation planning
Contribute to proposal and capture activities for Flight Deck system upgrades and new development efforts
Qualification
Required
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience in systems engineering processes for hardware- and software-intensive aerospace systems
Experience developing and managing requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification plans
Demonstrated experience with Flight Deck systems such as displays, controls, avionics networks (ARINC 429/664), sensors, or human–machine interfaces
Experience supporting system integration, lab testing, and issue resolution
Experience in program execution fundamentals (schedule, cost, and performance) and collaboration with program management
Preferred
Experience with certification or airworthiness processes (FAA, EASA, MIL-HDBK)
Experience with Flight Deck human factors and cockpit integration
Experience supporting proposal development or new business captures
Experience in both commercial and military avionics programs
Strong communication skills for technical coordination and reviews
Experience applying MBSE concepts and tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)
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
May be eligible for relocation
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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