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System Engineer

Butler Aerospace & Defense
Rapids, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026

Systems Engineer


Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Job ID: #73019

Pay Range: $56-64 AN HOUR

12 Month Contract


US Person Required




Description of Duties

• 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.

• Complete assignments involving Design and Requirement Developments activities

• On-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness, and Ad-Hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases)

• Support requirements development, requirements-based testing execution, test script development, execution of scenario-based, robustness, and unintended function/behavior testing in a lab environment. Flexibility is necessary to maximize test assets utilization.

• Be responsible for the troubleshooting and reporting of issues resulting from development cycles; the candidate will be capable of providing internal status as well as directly reporting to the OEMs as necessary.

• Test script development and execution

• 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.


Required Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following tools/languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.

• Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.

• Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) at the system level is required

• Strong understanding of Avionics, aircraft Systems, and Subsystems.


Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with full development cycles, Avionics certification, and a strong understanding of lifecycle activities and deliverables for Avionics programs.

• Experience working within regulatory environments, including DO-254, DO-160, DO-178B/C, DO-297, ARP4754A, and FAA/TCCA/EASA standards.

• Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.

• Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.



Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law




Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.


Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.


Salary : $56 - $64

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