Senior Principal Systems Architect - Secure Systems

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do precisely that. The Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today’s multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers’ demanding needs. The Secure Subsystems Engineering team seeks a Systems Architect with a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. The Systems Architect is focused on developing the right thing and leading the project on design trade offs and decisions. The Systems Architect is a technical leader embedded within Systems Engineering, supporting multiple programs on technical guidance, collaborates with other Engineering Leaders to deliver solutions. This role will contribute to a team responsible for systems and cyber security engineering tasks related to our next-generation security-enabled mission computing, and cryptographic products, maturing products from low TRL through a program of record accreditation and factory production. We are looking for talented individuals who are influencers, problem-solvers, collaborators and desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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

Nice To Haves

Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management.
Exceptionally strong Systems Engineering skills, from product design to qualification and certification.
Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile Environment.
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
Experience capturing customer requirements, design concept development, and deriving and tracing system and sub-system level requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Systems Engineers through Design and Development efforts.
Create and execute Systems Architecture for Digital Hardware, typically embedded into a host, to provide cryptographic functionality
Communicate with multiple levels of management, team members, and customers.
Interface with multiple Hardware and Software Teams to work through dependencies and technical challenges.
Monitor and assess project issues, escalates when necessary, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Provide support for proposal and bids, and using estimation tools.

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
And more!