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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - Boeing Platforms (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-131--5450-C-Ave-NE--BLDG-131/Senior-Systems-Engineer---Boeing-Platforms--Onsite-_01858099-1 ## About the Role This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62, * 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. * Minimum of 5 years of hardware development experience, OR 5 years of experience developing subsystem components (hardware architecture, hardware-software interface, requirements, integration, and verification)., * Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-160, or similar. * Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated domain. * Experience with Collins flight displays or Boeing Platforms architectures. * Background in system integration labs, hardware-software interface definition, or aircraft connectivity systems. * Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama). * Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead system-level tasks or navigate complex technical issues. * Experience with Collins production and manufacturing operations. ## Description The Boeing Platforms engineering department is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. Our teams deliver advanced, safety-critical systems that improve flight efficiency, enhance situational awareness, and enable connected aircraft operations worldwide. This role is ideal for a systems engineer with solid hardware or hardware-focused subsystem experience who wants to take technical ownership across the full system development lifecycle - from architecture and requirements through integration, verification, and certification. What You Will Do: * Develop and decompose system-level requirements into subsystem and hardware requirements for flight display products. * Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across The Boeing Platforms Department product lines. * Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams. * Contribute to integration of display system hardware and subsystem elements in system labs. * Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754A objectives, and Collins Aerospace engineering standards. * Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination * Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts. * Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices aligned to Collins CORE and The Boeing Platforms Department development processes. * 10-15% travel as needed. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)