Principal Systems Engineer - Onsite

RTX•Sterling, VA

5d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. The role enables delivery of high-fidelity training capabilities that accurately replicate mission systems so aircrew and operators can train effectively in simulated environments. The engineer will work across multidisciplinary teams in a defense or aerospace environment and apply systems engineering experience and knowledge of avionics, mission systems, or autonomous systems. This is an onsite position in Sterling, Virginia, requiring work in a classified lab space. An active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for the clearance. The position is sign-on bonus eligible; relocation assistance may be provided.

Requirements

Experience capturing, analyzing, and decomposing system requirements.
Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from CONOPS through sustainment.
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) design tools such as Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent, with SysML.
Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Onsite presence in a classified lab space is required.
Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Background in simulation and training system development.
Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
Familiarity with real-time systems, distributed simulation, or virtual training environments.
Experience with hardware/software integration and lab environments.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and standards.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, and sustainment.
Interface with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command-and-control functions.
Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery.
Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

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, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Relocation assistance may be provided.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and other factors.