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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Avionics Systems Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Network Interface Controllers, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software) - **Published:** October 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472071405&tx=JJ6155FFL&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 company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization., We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for avionics systems engineering, a high degree of accountability, and ability to thrive in a Agile team environment., * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience * Advanced knowledge of avionic systems on civilian commercial aircraft * Deep experience leading avionics engineering development phases * Evident wide experience leading customer facing engineering teams. * Evident deep engineering experience interacting and communicating with commercial aircraft OEM's * Practical and proven experience capturing design change proposals, leading features development from inception to delivery. * Proven ability to interpret and manage requirements, interface control documents, CONOPS, technical specifications, TRDs, and verification matrices * Evident and successful experience as a systems project engineer creating bids and presenting them to all levels of leadership * Experience using engineering tools JIRA, JAMA, and DOORS and the AGILE process * Deep knowledge of aircraft certification standards such as ARP-4754, DO178B/C, DO-160. * Experience working with the FAA TCR's, TCCA, and EASA * Deep and evident experience designing avionic systems architectures * Experience interacting with end user commercial airlines at their base of operations or Flight Operations Steering Committee meetings Qualifications We Prefer: * Flight Management Systems (FMS) testing experience * Private Pilot License. IFR rating a plus. * Drone Flight Certified helpful * A&P License * Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java * Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ## Description A variety of systems engineering skills are required to define, design, develop, integrate, and test new features for delivery to OEM aircraft platforms. The job includes supporting OEM flight test campaigns and completion of certification activities. There is an expectation to supervise Integrated Product Teams. The applicant must have advanced knowledge of aircraft systems as defined in the Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters. In this position one will be at the forefront of designing safety into all systems under development. The ideal candidate should have an engineering curiosity that inspires the creation of innovative solutions for engineering development and certification of products and systems with regulatory agencies. What You Will Do: * Leading engineering duties spanning the entire development life cycle from systems design through systems testing and delivery * Leading requirements capture from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) * Decompose and allocate requirements to appropriate domains within Collins Aerospace * Leading the creation of innovative design approaches and prototypes * Leading design approach presentations and reviews internally and externally with the OEM's * Leading creation of test procedures and analysis methods to verify and validate requirements * Active support in the preparation of certification artifacts, including Systems Certification Summary, TSO compliance reports, and process compliance * Lead the creation of artifacts to support Stages of Involvement SOI 1, 2, 3, 4 and TSO submittals * Interpretation of and participation in ARP-4754 customer audits * Provide leadership in answering customer questions and investigating issues related to software and hardware delivered to the OEM * Leading Root Causes and Corrective Actions (RCCA) of must-fix issues discovered during flight tests and in-service aircraft operations * Support activities to manage scope, schedule, and cost while optimizing engineering resources * Lead cross-functional integrated product team development between Collins engineering subject matter experts and customer engineers * Communicate engineering design solutions both orally and written with customers, other engineers, technicians, pilots, and leadership * Lead the developing of systems architecture and human-machine interface requirements for new aircraft development * Lead Change Impact Analysis for HIRF and Lightning qualification (DO-160)