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title: Flight Controls Systems Engineer I at RTX
description: RTX is hiring for the Flight Controls Systems Engineer I role in Cedar Rapids,
  IA. Full-time, hybrid role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | RTX |
| **Location** | Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $57.2K/yr - $108.8K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $115,000 – $177,000 a year (median $143,000).

## Description

**Date Posted:**

2026-11-10



**Country:**

United States of America



**Location:**

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193



**Position Role Type:**

Onsite



**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



**Security Clearance Type:**

None/Not Required



**Security Clearance Status:**

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

**What You Will Do:**

- Develop control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems. This includes flight guidance, autothrottle, and attitude control systems
- Define and review system requirements for flight control systems including functional requirements and interface requirements
- Develop models and simulation tools for various types of closed loop systems to assess performance
- Conduct system verification and validation of the control algorithms, flight control system functional requirements and interface requirements.
- Support product certification at all levels by performing ARP4754A/B compliant system development and DO-178B/C compliant software development.

**What you will Learn:**

- Gain practical skills in areas like data analysis, system integration, test development, and verification processes
- Hands-on-Experience with a variety of system engineering artifacts
- Collaborate with a dynamic group of engineers from a variety of disciplines

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

- Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent STEM major obtained by start date.

**Qualifications We Prefer:** 

- Previous experience with Matlab/Simulink
- Knowledge of control systems theory
- General knowledge of aviation and/or flight control systems

**What We Offer**

- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation Eligibility

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

***As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.***

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

*RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.*

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## Skills

- Signal Processing
- System Requirements
- Systems Engineering
- Algorithms
- Control Systems
- Software Development
- Statistics
- MATLAB
- Computer Vision
- Arp4754a
- Systems Integration
- Simulation Software
- Data Analysis
- Verification And Validation
- Simulink
- Electrical Engineering
- Attitude Control
- Aircraft Flight Control Systems
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)

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