Principal Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety - (Onsite)
About The Position
Embark on a career where your engineering leadership will help shape the future of our nation’s most critical defense capabilities. At Collins Aerospace, we are advancing Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) technologies in support of strategic nuclear deterrence missions across multiple programs. You will contribute to systems engineering, requirements development, and nuclear surety activities that influence the next generation of NC2-focused systems. As a Nuclear Surety Engineer on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across the full systems engineering lifecycle—from pursuit and order capture through system design, requirement development and allocation, integration, verification, and qualification. You’ll work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers, as well as project and program leadership to ensure rigorous engineering and nuclear surety standards are met throughout all phases of development. We’re looking for a subject matter expert in Nuclear Surety that loves solving complex problems, has a desire to learn, and is motivated by meaningful mission impact. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about contributing to the future of U.S. strategic deterrence, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
- Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Strategic nuclear operations mission experience, particularly within Nuclear Triad programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a professional team environment.
- Organizational skills that enable management of multiple tasks, priorities, and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel domestically, up to 10 percent.
- Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to iterative engineering cycles.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
- Experience with project planning, execution, and development of requirements specifications.
- Background in Bid and Proposal (B&P) or pursuit capture activities.
- Experience supporting USSTRATCOM Airborne Command Post or National Airborne Operations Center missions.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of key nuclear surety products, including nuclear surety impact statements, Certification Requirements Plans (CRPs), Nuclear Surety Analysis Reports (NSARs), Nuclear Surety Management Plans (NSMPs), and related technical documentation.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to review work products, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure all certification requirements are met across the program.
- Lead technical proposal efforts, contribute as a subject matter expert during internal and customer reviews, and support estimation, tracking, and reporting of technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for your assigned scope.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
