Date Posted:
2026-07-27Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not RequiredBecome part of the growing Collins Aerospace Advanced System Tools organization!
This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Solutions Architect (Associate Director) that will be involved in the proposal, architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software and system development kits, specifically Virtual System Test Rigs. As an engineering lead in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to pioneer a new product line from the ground up.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of software development practices, system testing, military/commercial certification, and experience leading execution teams. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What You Will Do
- Define Solution Architecture by translating customer, mission, and business needs into scalable solution concepts, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.
- Lead Architectural Decisions by evaluating trade-offs across performance, safety, cybersecurity, cost, schedule, reliability, and risk while enabling modularity and reuse.
- Drive System Integration by defining system architecture, allocating functions, governing critical interfaces, and ensuring effective system-of-systems integration.
- Provide Technical Governance by establishing architectural standards, reviewing designs for compliance, and managing architecture across multiple programs and product families.
- Align Technology Strategy by partnering with Product Management, Chief Engineers, and Systems Engineering to support product roadmaps, future capabilities, and verification of architectural solutions.
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international
