Systems Engineer II – Infrastructure

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Systems Engineer II developing systems for aerospace technology at Collins Aerospace. Collaborating with a dedicated team in a structured engineering environment focused on national defense.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRichardson • Iowa, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

YOU will work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals and other internal/external stakeholders while executing model based systems engineering development activities for strategic programs.
YOU will participate in the systems development lifecycle, developing typical systems artifacts that include trade studies, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, ICD creation, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.
YOU will participate in Agile team ceremonies, Agile sprint reviews, user story refinement and end of sprint product demos.
Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in designing and developing distributed computing environments utilizing industry-standard protocols and communication standards, including general-purpose processing, switching, and local area networks (LANs).
Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.
Experience working in an Agile or DevOps development environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, Sys).
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Current/Active US security clearance.
Experience with MIL-STD hardened environments, ensuring compliance with military specifications for ruggedness, durability, and security.
Recent and relevant experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements capture, decomposition, system design, integration, verification, and validation.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental systems engineering deliverables, such as requirements specifications, interface control documents, and verification matrices.
Experience defining system requirements and collaborating with software and hardware teams to ensure successful integration, performance, and alignment with overall system architecture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Model Based Systems EngineeringSysMLrequirements definitionrequirements allocationverification testingsystems integrationdistributed computingnetwork protocolsAgile developmentDevOps

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationcustomer satisfactionteamworkstakeholder engagementtechnical troubleshootingadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

U.S. government issued secret clearanceSTEM degreeAdvanced Degree in related field