Senior Systems Engineer – Computing Solutions

RTX

Senior Systems Engineer developing requirements and certifiable systems for aerospace and defense. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in Cedar Rapids and Melbourne with some travel requirements.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMelbourne • Florida, Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing requirements for safety-critical systems, with a strong focus on avionics equipment certification and compliance with industry standards such as ARP4754B. Proficient in authoring technical documents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective system architecture and integration.

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Safety Critical System DevelopmentAvionics Equipment CertificationRequirements Authoring and ValidationEmbedded Hardware and Software TestingAutomated Testing Scripting

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentSafety Critical System ExperienceTechnical Document AuthoringEmbedded Systems TestingAutomated TestingScriptingDO-178CDO-254ARP4754A/BConcepts of Operations Generation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

ARP4754BSafetyCertification ProcessSystems ArchitectureProgram Plans

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.
Close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.
10% travel as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B).
Experience authoring and validating requirements
Experience with the avionics equipment certification process.
Experience working with stakeholders to generate concepts of operations and use cases.
Experience authoring in-depth technical documents
Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software.
Experience developing automated tests utilizing scripting.

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!