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# Principal Systems Engineer -Displays (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Program Design Languages, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-131--5450-C-Ave-NE--BLDG-131/Principal-Systems-Engineer--Displays--Onsite-_01881617

## 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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

 * Leadership experience in developing certified aerospace or other complex, regulated systems.
 * Demonstrated success creating or contributing to system architectures and collaborating across engineering domains.
 * Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements such as TSO, DO-160, DO-254, or DO-178B/C.

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Background in optics, display technology, electronics, or hardware/software integration.
 * Strong communication and influencing skills, especially when coordinating across teams or presenting to leadership.

## Description

* Serve as a system engineering technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations while meeting customer and program needs.
 * Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning in partnership with hardware, software, and program teams.
 * Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.
 * Apply your avionics or complex-systems expertise to influence product strategy, contribute to technology roadmaps, and support future pursuits.

What You Will Learn:

 * Gain deep understanding of safety-critical avionics development and how certified flight deck systems are designed, integrated, and delivered.
 * Strengthen your leadership skills by coordinating across technical teams, guiding design decisions, and shaping project outcomes.
 * Develop advanced systems-engineering and strategic planning capabilities while working with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.