Senior Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join their Multi-Domain Data Links group in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves shaping and developing advanced systems for encrypted, protected communications for military forces globally. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for U.S. and international defense customers, leading system-level design, integration, and validation from concept to deployment. The work directly contributes to mission success and national security.
Requirements
- Experience in hardware troubleshooting
- Experience in the integration of hardware, software, and firmware as a system
- Experience in developing, revising, and optimizing test and acceptance procedures
- Prior experience in system-level development, including requirements definition, analysis, integration, and/or risk mitigation
- Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
- Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
- Familiarity with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
- Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python
- Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production
- Experience with Earned Value and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
- 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
- Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
