Conversion: Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

About this role

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation.  

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: • Determines full avionics system requirements for avionics systems;  • Develops system design documentation such as interface control definitions, hardware interconnect definitions, and human machine interface documentation • Develops and executes verification procedures for laboratory testing of avionics • Ensures compliance to applicable certification regulations • Ability to travel required, but this would be less than 10% of time.

What You Will Learn: • Planning and tracking work in engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, JAMA, etc.) • Ability to write requirements, develop design documentation, and verify requirements • Ability to work collaboratively with large multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Qualifications You Must Have: • Requires a bachelor’s in engineering major obtained by start date

Qualifications We Prefer: • Past aviation experience (such as being a pilot or aircraft maintainer) • Personal project experience related to building or working with complex systems • Experience with technical writing such as undergraduate research papers. • Previous project leadership and communication/coordination roles.

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!  

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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.  

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team 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 and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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,

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