Weekend Defense Contractor Logistics Jobs in Iowa

Date Posted:
2026-06-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-153 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 153
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
Collins Aerospace Integrated Product Support is seeking a seasoned Lifecycle Logistics/Supportability Engineer to perform product support engineering analyses and planning tasks for integrated communication and avionics systems and solutions. Act as a senior core member of a program Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting implementation of the twelve Integrated Product Support Elements.
The candidate will work closely with Program Management, Project Engineering, other Engineering disciplines (software, hardware, electrical, systems, RMS&H) and support staff to assure support requirements are consistently met in all phases of the product lifecycle.
This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What You Will Do

• Work independently with minimal management oversight. Coach and develop junior team members on integrated product support element activities.
• Understand DMSMS management planning including DMSMS risks, drivers, operating procedures, and cross-functional impacts.
• Review electronic data sheets to identify suitable substitute parts.
• Perform lifetime buy modeling and spares analysis using field data and reliability predictions.
• Perform Trade Studies to illustrate cost/benefit of various support alternatives.
• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure supportability requirements are met.
• Perform and develop Maintenance Planning / Maintenance Task Analysis.
• Perform Life Cycle Cost/Cost of Ownership Analysis
• Perform trade studies/business case analysis to support proposals and program execution.
• Perform and develop Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working within a joint customer-contractor DMSMS Management Team.
• Experience with SQL, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Python, and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with engineering tools such as (Windchill, SlicWave, PowerLog J2, EAGLE, COMPASS, CASA, OPUS, CATLOC, VMETRIC, CAMEO).
• Strong support modelling experience using Excel and other general modelling and programming tools.

Role Type
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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 and Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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