Conversion: RSE - Systems Engineer I - Secure Tactical Comms (Onsite)

About this role

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation.   Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You will Do:   • Performs analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. 

• Performs functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.  

• Provides analysis 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. 

• Researches and evaluates investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization’s systems products and services. 

What You will Learn:  

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. 

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our Radio Communication subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists. 

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in our Radio Communication products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you! 

Qualifications You Must Have:   • A bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date

Qualifications We Prefer:   • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies as well as the scrum master and product owner roles.  

• Experience with the execution of integration, verification and validation phases of a product.  

• Experience with tools such as MATLAB, C++, and Python. 

What We Offer 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 • This position may be eligible for relocation   •  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.  

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, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds 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. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production

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