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Prattwhitney

Principal Systems Engineer - Tactical Comms (Onsite)

Prattwhitney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404


Principal Systems Engineer - Tactical Comms (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-11-01Country:

United States of AmericaLocation:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:

OnsiteOur nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country.

For them to do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that.Our Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department is seeking an experienced

Systems Engineering

professional to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.Join the Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills.What YOU will do:Conduct analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.Carry out functional analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements.Oversee technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.Lead bid and proposal efforts.What YOU will Learn:Gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.Obtain invaluable experience working with our subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product teams.Become knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field.Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.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.Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.Qualifications We Prefer:Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.Experienced with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications, and test methodologies.Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python.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.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.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.Learn More & Apply Now!Mission Systems:At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions. 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.Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success.

We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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