Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Integration Lead - (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Proprietary Platforms is paving the way when it comes to product pull through across Collins Aerospace in support of Next Generation Platforms. In order to do this effectively, products must be integrated and tested within a system of systems lab environment to verify everything works as expected prior to becoming a customer deliverable. Proprietary Platforms is seeking a Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineering to help define the future of the Next Gen Platforms Systems Integration Labs across Mission Systems. This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1. Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Cedar Rapids, IA location. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

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 experience
Active and transferable U.S. Government (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government (DoD) Top Secret Clearance
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Experience in mission systems start up procedures including but not limited to cybersecurity, network configuration, key distribution, secure boot, and latency
Hands-on experience in systems and software integration including experience with design, development, and testing of customer hardware and software systems & systems of systems of high complexity
Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues
Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle
Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentation
Experience problem solving and debugging
Experience working with customers, end users, hardware & software design teams
Experience with initial lab design and capabilities definition
Experience developing and formalizing integration plans and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work
Experience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfaces

Nice To Haves

Experience with and significant knowledge of Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (AMS GRA)
Experience with bid and proposal activities related to system integration and test
Experience with Linux scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
Knowledge of how low-level BSP and custom operating systems work
Experience in generating test scripts to automate integration
Executive leadership communication skills
Experience with Product and Portfolio Roadmapping
Experience in customer interfacing, demonstrations, and prototyping

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement multiple Systems Integration Labs for Proprietary Platforms and Mission Systems
Work across business units and product organizations to understand program and product operational requirements
Develop strategic Systems Integration Lab roadmaps
Drive technical execution and communication across the PMT and Executive Leadership

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