Principal Systems Engineer - IV&V (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. Join Collins Aerospace and help shape the future of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program, supporting the recapitalization of the U.S. Air Force E-4B fleet with next-generation capabilities. As a Principal Systems Engineer on the Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) team, you will support complex military communications systems on the E-4 platform and collaborate with geographically distributed, multidisciplinary teams. You will apply systems engineering expertise across the full development lifecycle, including customer needs analysis, requirements development and traceability, trade studies, system architecture and design, modeling, integration, verification, validation, and qualification. You will develop and validate system models, design and document hardware and software solutions, lead technical discussions, and identify and resolve complex technical issues. This position is onsite in Richardson, TX.
Requirements
- Experience in writing requirements specifications or executing verification/qualification test events
- Ability to travel domestically (10% of time)
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) + 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field + 5 years of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Development of integration and test plans, test cases and procedures
- Understanding of advanced networking and cybersecurity topics.
- Experience with aircraft level system integration
- Executing product and system level tests to include experience with automation test tools or scripting
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect
- Project planning and execution on programs
- Understanding and utilization of the appropriate processes and tools during pursuit and order capture.
- Strong leadership skills as demonstrated with interpersonal interaction, individual mentoring to develop the team composition, and training.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional team environment.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, while balancing priorities and schedules are important attributes.
- Self-starter and have strong analytical skills
- Ability to travel domestically (up to 20% of time)
- Current/Active Top Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
- Support the integration, verification and validation for large complex systems.
- Mentor team members in the development of functional, interface, and performance specifications for hardware and software implementations.
- Identify and document architecturally significant requirements and technical risk areas.
- Apply SysML concepts to system modeling across the full engineering lifecycle.
- Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews.
- Estimate, track, manage, and report technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for assigned scope of work, which may span multiple projects.
- Apply significant domain knowledge and expertise related to products, systems, and applicable regulatory requirements across business units.
- Make decisions that may have a major impact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Recommend new approaches, tools, and techniques that drive continuous improvement in technical development processes.
- Mentor product development teams in the use of appropriate processes and tools throughout product development to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
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
- Relocation may be provided
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
