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# Systems Engineer II - Tac Comm

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3386424025&tx=FJ1512FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.?, * Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production.

 * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
 * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred prior to start date.
 * Experience working in an Agile environment.
 * Experience with communicating between program stakeholders.
 * 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 Systems Engineer II . The Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today's multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers' demanding needs.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

 * Collaborate with a dedicated, high-performing team driving the development of airborne and ground communication products, delivering secure, mission-critical solutions to our customers.
 * Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification.
 * Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.
 * Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.
 * Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.
 * Travel up to 10%.


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