Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design across the total system product lifecycle, including concept, modeling, test, and maintenance.
• Conduct functional analyses, 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 and plans.
• Execute technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk/cost analyses for total system solutions.
• Support bid and proposal efforts for new business opportunities.

Requirements

• STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required on day one.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience with the systems development lifecycle, 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 or CAMEO.
• Experience with software languages including Rust and Python.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical data to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Comprehensive parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Relocation assistance eligibility.

About the Company

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Our Mission Systems team develops secure communications and missionized systems for civilian, military, and government customers worldwide.