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# Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems (Active Clearance)

- **Company:** Collins Aerospace
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Wireless Security, Scaled Agile Framework, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Strategies of Testing, Trusted Systems
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/72450292-senior-systems-engineer-secure-systems-active-clearance

## About the Role

* 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.
 * Active and transferable Secret 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

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
 * Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

## Description

This position is for a Senior Systems Engineer who will work onsite in our Cedar Rapids facility.? Join the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world!? As a Systems Engineer, 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.?

We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve 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.

What You Will Do

 * Perform analysis's, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
 * Perform functional analysis, 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
 * Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
 * Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
 * Travel up to 10%

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 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 team.
 * 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!


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