Principal Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX • Marlborough, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Technology Engineer with extensive experience designing, deploying, and maintaining large‑scale, mission‑critical systems for government customers. Ideal candidates will have a background supporting Air Traffic Control (ATC) or other aviation‑related domains where reliability, security, and compliance are essential.

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
• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale government systems, preferably within FAA or other ATC-related programs.
• Expertise with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
• Proven ability to design highly available, fault-tolerant cloud architectures.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly in Air Traffic Control or aviation technology domains.
• Knowledge of NAS systems, FAA programs, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with real-time and safety-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards applicable to government systems (FedRAMP, NIST).
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for high‑availability government systems.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure systems meet stringent government security, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, security, and program teams to deliver resilient and compliant cloud solutions.
• Develop automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code solutions to support scalable deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across distributed cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Support program reviews, design sessions, and technical documentation for government stakeholders.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior