Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Iowa

Systems Development Engineer jobs in Iowa are open across Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Davenport and other Iowa metros, with employers like Collins Aerospace, Crystal, and HR Green hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles210+
Top employerCollins Aerospace
Top cityCedar Rapids, IA
Cities hiring41
Work type89% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Senior Systems Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
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Cedar Falls, Iowa
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Musco Sports Lighting
Marketing Systems Specialist
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Marketing Systems Specialist
Musco Sports Lighting
Oskaloosa, Iowa
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Dupaco Community Credit Union
Member Service Systems Analyst
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Member Service Systems Analyst
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dubuque, Iowa
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Collins Aerospace
Senior Principal Systems Engineer - A2G (Onsite)
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Senior Principal Systems Engineer - A2G (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$132k - $252k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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American Packaging Corporation
Electrical Systems Technician
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Electrical Systems Technician
American Packaging Corporation
Story City, Iowa
1,001-5,000

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Systems Development Engineer Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

West Des Moines
9 jobs
Hiawatha
8 jobs
Muscatine
8 jobs
Dubuque
6 jobs
Ankeny
4 jobs
DeWitt
4 jobs

Systems Development Engineer Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Collins Aerospace
    Collins Aerospace47
  • Crystal
    Crystal6
  • HR Green
    HR Green4
  • DLR
    DLR4
  • Toyota Material Handling
    Toyota Material Handling4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense48
  • Manufacturing18
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Technology & Software12
  • Construction & Real Estate8

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in systems development engineer jobs across Iowa.

  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or TeamCity
  • Experience designing or maintaining large-scale build systems using Bazel, CMake, or Make
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Go
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many systems development engineer jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 210+ systems development engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Davenport. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.

How much do systems development engineers make in Iowa?

Systems development engineers in Iowa earn a median of about $114,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,390 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Iowa cities have the most systems development engineer jobs?

Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Davenport have the most systems development engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire systems development engineers in Iowa?

Iowa systems development engineer roles are posted by Collins Aerospace, Crystal, and HR Green and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote systems development engineer jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 11% of systems development engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.

How do I apply for systems development engineer jobs in Iowa?

You can apply to systems development engineer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.

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