Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Verification Test Lead/Principal Systems Engineer with an active secret clearance to play a pivotal role in the development, testing, and deployment of our advanced systems. This position will focus on driving test and verification efforts across projects, ensuring alignment with program processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capabilities. The role requires daily technical and programmatic interaction with civilian, military, and contractor leadership, as well as technical teams, to achieve mission success.

Requirements

IAT2 (Security+ or equivalent) required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a related discipline, focusing on verification and testing.
Proficiency with computers, including Windows and MS Office or Linux operating systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of hardware and software verification and validation processes, test reporting, regression testing, and test data analysis.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects across multiple teams.
Skilled in technical troubleshooting and analysis of test-bed configurations for hardware, software, stimulus, and information assurance issues or functionality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize inputs from multiple personnel into technical reports and present information in public forums.
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.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance is required prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with C2BMC systems.
Experience in Agile Test-Driven Development methodologies.
Familiarity with the integration and testing of Command & Control systems, particularly within the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) environment and external C2BMC element interfaces.

Responsibilities

Lead test activities across the program, including defining and executing a cohesive test strategy for C2BMC (Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications) Task Orders and Capabilities.
Provide technical support for Agile Product Teams and Integration & Test (I&T) activities.
Define and implement overarching test strategies for capabilities across the program.
Present verification plans and status updates at program milestone reviews and to leadership teams.
Represent the C2BMC National Team in Test Working Groups to define testing strategies for program capabilities.
Coordinate lab test and installation activities with internal teams and external partners, including Ballistic Missile Defense Support Systems (BMDSS), Test Bed Contractors, Test Bed Lab Managers, and MDA BCX.
Review and provide technical feedback on detailed test and analysis procedures.
Identify and mitigate risks and provide regular status updates on identified risks.

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