Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Datalinks (ONSITE)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our Multi-Domain Data Links group in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will play a key part in shaping and developing advanced systems that support encrypted, protected communications for military forces around the globe. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete, innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of both U.S. and international defense customers. You will be responsible for leading system-level design, integration, and validation, helping bring highly secure and reliable technologies from concept to deployment. Your work will directly contribute to mission success and national security.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating cross‑functional engineering activities and drives execution of project plans, consistently delivering assigned system engineering work packages on time and within budget
- Managed integration and verification planning across teams, achieving on‑time completion of key engineering milestones and ensuring readiness of test artifacts prior to event start
- 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 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
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Software Defined Radios, including the Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and waveforms
- Familiarity with Communication Systems architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
- Experience using configuration control tools (e.g., Subversion), defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira), requirements management (e.g., Jama, DOORS), and proficient in the use of MS Office products
- Experience leading others in thinking through a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation
- Strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
Responsibilities
- Participate in multi-discipline engineering team and provide system interface engineering disciplines including platform, hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, reliability/maintainability, safety, test equipment, environmental effects (EMI/EMC engineering, including Lightning, ESD, Nuclear, TEMPEST, Chemical/Biological, Climatics, and Dynamics), producibility, and manufacturing
- Interface with certifying and accrediting agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
- Cost Account Management for various engineering integration and qualification activities
- Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, qualification, and certification
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones
- Provide systems engineering support to bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development
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
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
