Principal Systems Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems is committed to enhancing training capability and realism, enabling U.S. warfighters and international partners to “train like you fight.” Our ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control systems that support threat and weapon simulations. These advanced systems allow military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the risks or cost associated with firing live weapons. We specialize in designing secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, guiding them from concept through accreditation, production, and installation.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret or above security clearance
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements, design, integration, test, and documentation of systems, subsystems, or software
Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of military networking, communication, navigation, cybersecurity, or encryption systems or avionics data buses
Experience with the manufacturing and production of complex avionics
Background as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using earned value management
Experience developing cost estimates to support bids and pursuits
Outstanding communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Experience working in an Scaled Agile environment using Jira tracking
Familiarity with US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Proficient working with requirements in DOORS
Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo, Simulink, or SysML
Currently hold a security clearance or have held one within the past two years

Responsibilities

Serve as the creator and keeper of system development plans, processes, and technical vision throughout the system development lifecycle
Lead the team in creating and maintaining system designs, technical performance measures, interface definitions, requirements, analyses, trade studies, and other documentation in an agile environment
Present technical solutions, progress, and findings to leadership and customers during design reviews and technical meetings
Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, engineering leadership, program management, and customers
Plan, manage, and communicate project cost, schedule, and risk
Travel a few times per year

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation assistance