Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) (Remote)

Date Posted:
2026-10-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation, creating impactful solutions, and enabling teams to work smarter through Model-Based Systems Engineering and digital engineering practices? If you are ready to change, inspire adoption, and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.
The System Solutions team is seeking a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of MBSE capabilities across our team. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can independently define, develop, and deploy MBSE solutions while guiding engineering teams in the adoption of best practices.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive MBSE initiatives, and collaborate across disciplines to improve systems engineering processes and enable innovative digital engineering solutions. This position offers remote work flexibility with expected working hours in CST/EST. The ideal candidate will be located near Rockford, Illinois, Cedar Rapids, IA ,Windsor Locks, CT, or any other Collins location.
What You Will Do
MBSE Strategy and Development:
Lead the definition, development, and execution of the MBSE strategy and roadmap for System Solutions.
Drive the development of advanced MBSE capabilities to enable effective adoption and support to programs across different business units.
Architect, develop, and validate MBSE models across the system lifecycle, including stakeholder needs, requirements, behavioral analysis, and structural representations.
Implement and deploy reference architectures, modeling standards, and best practices to enable consistent MBSE implementation.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, driving adoption of MBSE methods and continuous improvement.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Support coordination with System Method Representatives and System Discipline Boards by providing technical inputs, aligning MBSE priorities, and ensuring system engineering needs are represented.
Support external stakeholder collaboration, such as with the Digital Product Lifecycle (DPLC) Technical Advisory Board, through alignment and dependency meetings and collaboration on MBSE capabilities and initiatives.
Support MBSE adopter alignment across different business units by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices and coordinating adoption activities.
Work closely with System Solutions teams and the System Program Manager to coordinate dependencies, enable knowledge transfer across teams. Provide technical inputs, status, risks and recommendations.
Tools and Workflow Integration:
Support the integration of MBSE tools with hardware design, analysis tools, and the broader digital engineering ecosystem.
Lead tool and environment integrations, execute trade studies, and develop system interface descriptions.
Explore opportunities to enhance connectivity between MBSE tools and other digital thread solutions.
Additional Responsibilities:
Support proposal and business development activities through MBSE methodologies.
Mentor and train junior systems engineers, ensuring the long-term growth of MBSE expertise within System Solutions team.
Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and collaboration efforts.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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
Requires proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw/Teamwork Cloud and SysML modeling.
Familiarity or experience with the following tools: MagicGrid methodology
Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion).
Modelica systems models (e.g., Dymola, Modelon, or Amesim) Syndeia and Ansys ModelCenter.
Product Lifecycle Management tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, Polarion, GIT).
Demonstrated experience with system development processes, including requirement design, integration, test and verification Experience working in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment.
Experience working in a configuration-controlled environment, including problem reports and change requests.
Ability to work within Eastern Time Zone core and global teams, including India Standard Time
Qualifications We Prefer:
SysML V2/KerML knowledge/experience
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Product Line Engineering approaches and tools.
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical design and analysis tools.
Ability to prepare and present technical concepts, status updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders at all levels.
Understanding of agile and waterfall product development lifecycles.
Experience/Interest in Digital Thread/Integrated Digital Environment processes, creation, use, and best practices
Familiarity with digital twin concepts
Familiarity with Product Line Engineering (PLE) and applying concepts to a SysML model
Familiarity in digital ecosystems and data connectivity via digital threads
Familiarity with data visualization tools including Power BI, Kibana, and/or Grafana
Ability to prepare and present status, plans, and risks to management Certifications:
OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) – Model User or Model Builder Fundamental.
OMG Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) experience
INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP).
MBSE Champions Program or equivalent
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through complex technical issues.
Confidence working autonomously with limited oversight.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with internal teams, external suppliers and stakeholders.
Practical project management capability, including the ability to manage smaller projects, work packages or technical processes.
Ability to collaborate across teams.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
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