Principal Systems Engineer – Computing Solutions

RTX

Principal Systems Engineer developing next generation product line solutions for aerospace and defense industry. Collaborating with a team on integrated computing and processing systems design.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Florida, Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system in accordance with industry guidance (ARP4754B) and program plans.
Drive the product architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are not just effective but also certifiable. This requires close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.
10% travel as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B)
Experience authoring and validating requirements
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

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
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

requirements developmentsafety critical system developmenthardware developmentsoftware developmentDO-178CDO-254ARP4754AARP4754Bsystem architecture designrequirements validation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunication