Systems Engineer – Avionics Systems Integration

Job Description

Systems Engineer II – Business & Regional Avionics (Onsite) | RTX

The Tone:
This is a full-time, onsite role at RTX, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. RTX builds advanced systems for aerospace and defense, providing an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems and create a safer, more connected world. This role contributes to the development and integration of advanced systems on business and regional aircraft, shaping the future of aviation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Onsite
• Location: In-person USA(Iowa)
• Pay: $68900–$131100 yearly
• Team: Systems engineering team
• Mission: Contribute to the development and integration of advanced systems on business and regional aircraft.
• Tech Stack: Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), Pro Line Fusion architecture

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Complete assignments involving the system development life cycle of software and hardware integration for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) within a Pro Line Fusion architecture.
• Develop: Support system-level requirements by analyzing customer specifications and translating them into clear hardware and software needs.
• Integrate: Participate in system integration activities, including defining interfaces and verifying system behavior against requirements.
• Verify: Assist with verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis.
• Analyze: Contribute to functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives based on performance, cost, and risk.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related Engineering field, obtained by start date.
• Experience: Experience working in a collaborative team environment, which can be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical ideas, assumptions, and issues. Problem-solving skills in technical environments.
• Bonus: Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience. Private Pilot License or general passion for aviation. Experience with avionics, aircraft systems, or other complex systems.