Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure (Onsite)

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - Infrastructure to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Come embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we’re modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capability as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program to recapitalize the E-4B fleet with next-generation capabilities.   As a Systems Engineer on the SAOC engineering team, we will equip you with the opportunities and resources necessary to develop your expertise in the systems engineering lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the communications and nuclear deterrence sectors at Collins Aerospace. This role will be part of a geographically distributed team responsible for systems and security engineering tasks associated with our next-generation network, compute, and storage technologies.  

No need to be an established subject matter expert, we are looking for talented individuals that love to solve problems and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. 

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU will do: 

• YOU will work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals and other internal/external stakeholders while executing model-based systems engineering development activities for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program. 

• YOU will participate in the systems development lifecycle, developing typical systems artifacts that include trade studies, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, ICD creation, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.  

• YOU will participate in and help facilitate Agile ceremonies, Agile sprint reviews, user story refinement and end of sprint product demos. 

• YOU will work directly with stakeholders to answer technical questions, help solve problems, and support successful project execution. 

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 gain leadership experience through opportunities to serve as an SME, Scrum Master, Product Owner, CAM, or Systems Lead 

• You will gain experience developing secure systems while collaborating with technical experts and applying modern systems engineering methods. 

• You will gain hands-on experience with modern modeling tools and next-generation systems engineering practices. 

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened 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 :

• Experience in one or more areas of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation. 

• Experience in one or more areas of MBSE, including system modeling, requirements traceability, or architecture development. 

• Experience using the Atlassian resource suite, specifically: Jira, Jama, and Confluence. ​

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

•  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.  

Qualifications We Prefer : 

• Experience designing and developing distributed computing and networked systems using industry-standard protocols and technologies. 

• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across software, hardware, cyber, and systems engineering disciplines 

• Experience with MIL-STD hardened environments, ensuring compliance with military specifications for ruggedness, durability, and security. 

• Practical experience with MBSE concepts, SysML, and modeling tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect. 

• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation. 

• Experience developing requirements and collaborating with consuming teams on interfaces, performance, and system integration. 

• Experience collaborating with design teams to ensure implemented designs meet system, integration, and operational requirements. 

• Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g. SEER products). 

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 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

• Relocation assistance may be provided

• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.