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# Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems

- **Company:** Collins Aerospace
- **Location:** Fairfax, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800 - $165,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Wireless Security, Scaled Agile Framework, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Strategies of Testing, Trusted Systems, SC Clearance
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a7df2e5d-cbe2-4738-977a-67d1d7ac6326

## About the Role

* Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
 * Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
 * 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

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
 * Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
 * Experienced with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
 * Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python

## Description

This position is for a Senior Systems Engineer who will work onsite in our Cedar Rapids facility. As a Systems Engineer, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs.

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

 * Perform analysis\'s, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
 * Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
 * Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements
 * Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
 * Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
 * Travel up to 10%