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Principal Computer Systems Engineer - Onsite

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
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Key Responsibilities

Developing avionics computer system architecture based on systems requirements. Defining and managing interfaces between hardware, software, and FPGA components.

Requirements Summary

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
2026-10-15
United States of America
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
Onsite

Requirements

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
  • Experience in requirements engineering, including defining and managing system requirements.
  • Experience in systems architecture development for embedded computing solutions.
  • Experience in embedded computer architecture design, integration, and verification.
  • Experience in defining and managing hardware/software/FPGA interfaces.
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.

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 
  • Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
  • 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!  

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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.


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.


As a Principal Computer Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating the next generation of avionics computing products. You will work at the intersection of systems, hardware, software, and FPGA development, translating systems requirements into avionics computer architecture and overseeing the integration, verification, and certification processes. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy understanding how embedded computing solutions function and want to influence technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.


Responsibilities

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  • →Developing avionics computer system architecture based on systems requirements.
  • →Defining and managing interfaces between hardware, software, and FPGA components.
  • →Overseeing integration and verification of embedded computing systems.
  • →Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
  • →Supporting the certification process for avionics computing products.
  • →Providing technical guidance and expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • →Analyzing and resolving system-level technical challenges during design and integration phases.

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Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).


Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.


Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.


Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Us-Ia-Cedar Rapids
On-site at the office
Who can apply
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October 15, 2026
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Last seen
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Principal Computer Systems Engineer - Onsite