Systems Engineer I
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- TroubleshootingEmbedded systems
- Nice to have
- PythonMATLAB
- Work
- On-site in Cedar Rapids
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting55%Python29%Embedded systems20%MATLAB8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is an Onsite position at Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
- Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
- Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.
- Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
What You Will Learn
- How avionics systems are developed across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration and verification.
- How to work with system requirements, architecture artifacts, and verification methods used on real aerospace programs.
- How to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with mentorship from a dedicated technical “copilot” and other experienced team members.
- How to apply structured problem solving, technical communication, and engineering rigor in a safety-critical domain.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline obtained by start date.
- Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
- Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.
- Experience with one or more of the following tools/languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.
- Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.
Other Details
- Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS
- Position Role Type: Onsite
- Immigration Sponsorship: Offered, if needed.
- Export Authorization: Not sought for this role.
- Security Clearance: None/Not Required.
- Salary Range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.