Principal Systems Engineer-Actuation Systems(Onsite)

RTX•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Systems Engineer will design, develop, and integrate advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications, ensuring their safety, reliability, and performance. The role leads system architecture and requirements across mechanical, electrical, software, and electronic subsystems, and coordinates integration among cross-functional engineering teams. It also guides system-level verification, validation, safety, and reliability activities; leads technical discussions with suppliers and customers; and mentors junior engineers while contributing to engineering processes and organizational capabilities.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Experience in systems engineering, including systems architecture, requirements management, and system integration.
Experience with electromechanical actuators, power electronics, and aircraft systems such as avionics or electrical interfaces.
Experience with system verification and validation, including tools such as Cameo for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Polarion for requirements management.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electromechanical actuation systems, including motor control, dynamic behavior analysis, and feedback sensor integration.
Familiarity with power supply systems, converters, distribution modules, and lighting-control electronics, including LED drivers and dimming requirements.
Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A/ARP4761, and ARP5526.

Responsibilities

Lead system architecture development for electromechanical actuation systems, including actuator mechanics, drive electronics, power distribution, and lighting-control interfaces.
Define, allocate, and manage system-level requirements across mechanical, electrical, software, and electronic subsystems.
Conduct and review system-level trade studies covering motor and gear sizing, electrical load impacts, actuator dynamics, thermal considerations, and EMC requirements.
Oversee system safety and reliability activities, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and System Safety Assessments (SSA).
Develop and align program schedules across cross-functional teams, resolve technical conflicts, and ensure integration of actuation hardware, power electronics, and lighting-control systems.
Define and execute system-level verification and validation strategies, ensuring compliance with DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A/ARP4761, and other relevant standards.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and certification activities with suppliers and customers.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering processes and organizational capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot Health benefits for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs