Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1
Applied Research & Technology (ART) is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration, testing, and field demonstration of advanced mission-critical systems for military customers. In this role, you will serve as a key technical leader during customer engagements, onsite field events, and complex multi-domain integration activities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience operating in secure environments and excels in fast-paced, hands-on operational settings where real-world performance and mission success are paramount.
What You Will Do:
Lead system integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi0domain applications.
Coordinate integration across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, hardware, test, networking, and cybersecurity engineering.
Plan and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required).
Serve as the primary technical interface to U.S. and international military customers during integration, evaluation, and demonstration activities.
Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning hardware interfaces, embedded software, networking, communications systems, and mission0system components.
Develop integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post0event technical reports suitable for military programs and security0controlled environments.
Ensure adherence to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.
Mentor junior and mid0level integration engineers, promoting disciplined integration practices aligned with team standards.
Represent Collins Aerospace in high0visibility mission0effectiveness events, capability demonstrations, and customer engagements requiring technical leadership and professional communication.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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 secret security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Extensive experience in Mission Systems, aerospace, defense, or military0relevant system integration roles.
Ability to work within multiple security domains and follow all classified handling procedures.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, including to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Demonstrated success leading integration and demonstration activities for military systems or in secure operational environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies.
Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems).
Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross0domain solutions.
Background in systems engineering, real0time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures.
Prior experience delivering high0visibility capability demonstrations to military customers or senior stakeholders.
What We Offer:
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 illnessinsurance, 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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that9s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 candidate9s 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, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company9s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
