Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, architecture, and design across the full product lifecycle, including concept, modeling, test, and maintenance
• Perform functional analyses, trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications
• Decompose system-level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and develop verification criteria
• Oversee technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk management for total system solutions
• Lead bid and proposal efforts
• Perform daily tasks within a classified and controlled lab environment

Requirements

• STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of experience
• Expertise in the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proficiency with tools such as DOORS or CAMEO
• Experience with software languages such as Rust and Python
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical data to executive leadership

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Plan

About the Company

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. As an RTX company, we provide mission-critical systems for civilian, military, and government customers worldwide, helping to solve the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.