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Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

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US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-192 ~ 1205 Continental Place NE ~ BLDG 192, USonsite

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Date Posted: 2026-08-17

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-192 ~ 1205 Continental Place NE ~ BLDG 192

 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

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking qualified candidates for an entry level Systems Engineer to join our development team for Flight Management Application content for Fixed Wing aircraft within our Military Avionics & Helicopters Flight Management Applications department, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineer that fills this role will initially work primarily on our E-2D platform. Product Summary:

CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, and System Manager. Please see the following links for more details:

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/helicopters/rotary-wing/commonavionics-architecture-system

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/avionics/integrated-cockpit-solutions/flight2

What You Will Do: • You will develop requirements and tests for our fixed-wing platforms under the supervision of Flight Management Applications engineering team leadership.

• You will design and verify updates to the Flight Management software for E-2D avionics and other fixed-wing platforms.

• You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members.

• You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain team to identify and track dependencies for shared features.

• You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.

What You Will Learn: • You will take a program through the full software development cycle, starting with contract award and ending with black label delivery.

• You will deepen your expertise in cutting-edge avionic systems, positioning you as a subject matter expert in military software applications.

• You will expand your impact on the field of avionics, contributing to software solutions that increase the operational capabilities of aircraft worldwide.

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

Qualifications We Prefer: • Familiarity with Python scripting.

• Experience working with DOORS or Jama

• Familiarity with a Scaled Agile environment and Jira tracking

• Strong foundation in communication skills and team collaboration

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 RTX 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.  

This position is eligible for relocation. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins site

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