Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design across the total system product lifecycle, including concept, fabrication, modeling, and testing.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
• Decompose customer specifications into sub-system and piece part requirements while developing verification criteria.
• Execute technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk analysis for total system solutions.
• Support bid and proposal efforts and travel up to 10% as required.

Requirements

• STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active and existing Secret U.S. government security clearance required on day one.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• Experience with Cryptographic Hardware architecture, design, and Network Encryption specifications.
• Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar.
• Experience with programming 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 and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Relocation assistance eligibility.

About the Company

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. We design and develop mission-critical communication solutions and secure subsystems that connect militaries around the world.