Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • Columbia, MD

77d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work onsite in Fulton, MD. In this position, you will serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on challenging software development projects such as the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) or the Battlespace Command and Control Center (BC3). You will be engaged with exciting and innovative advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies. You will perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks including system requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (IV&V). You will serve as Technical Leader of medium to large engineering development teams. You will act as systems engineering discipline subject matter expert for department, mentoring other engineers and solving critical technical problems with innovative solutions. Have the ability to travel as this position does require some travel to customer sites as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with design and requirements derivation for software.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Link 16 Tactical Data Link (J series messages), Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems or Combat/Fire Control systems.
• Understand and apply commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the systems engineering field (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, Mil-Std-499B).
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, and Cameo.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and applying them as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on software development projects.
• Engage in advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies.
• Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks including system requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (IV&V).
• Lead medium to large engineering development teams.
• Mentor other engineers and solve critical technical problems.

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 such as 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.
• May be eligible for relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees