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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer I - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Subversion, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Git - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-182--1100-Cimmie-Ave-Ne--BLDG-182/Systems-Engineer-I---Mission-Sensor-Manager--Onsite-_01878861 ## About the Role Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. * Experience with scripting using Python (or similar) Qualifications We Prefer: * Familiarity with Requirements Development * Familiarity with Git or SVN, Jira, Confluence. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience. ## Description Help ensure mission-critical avionics software performs flawlessly in the real world. As a Systems Engineer I supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you'll play a key role in primarily developing requirements, tests, verification, along with software and systems integration that support aerospace and defense applications. You'll work within a highly collaborative Agile team, helping develop and translate requirements into robust software solutions and test strategies while supporting system integration and verification efforts. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving engineering processes, and working across disciplines to deliver reliable systems, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. * You will help design and define software requirements using DOORs. * You will develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance. * You will verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries. * You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs. * You will present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership. . What You Will Learn: * You will gain experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems. * You will deepen your expertise across multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment. * You will strengthen your systems engineering skills by supporting requirements development, verification and integration efforts., Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. 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