Principal Systems Engineer - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

22h • $107,500 - $204,500 • 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead to join the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Solutions team. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications.

This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT systems architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter.
Collins Aerospace continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provide enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide allowing users of our equipment to complete their mission and return home safe.

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
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• This position will require a up to 15% travel.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in GPS and/or Antenna Electronics development
• Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT)
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework and DevSecOps

Responsibilities

• Provide project execution management including detail planning, cost account management, status and analysis, while also participating in system design and implementation activities where possible.
• Participate in and facilitate Agile team ceremonies, Agile sprint reviews, user story refinement and end of sprint product demos as a product owner.
• Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTS) on program goals.
• Provide communication and status to relevant stakeholders.
• Support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
• Support peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
• Own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
• Have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

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