Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise Range (Onsite)

RTX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise Range (Onsite) The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems is committed to enhancing training capability and realism, enabling U.S. warfighters and international partners to “train like you fight.” Our ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control systems that support threat and weapon simulations. These advanced systems allow military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the risks or cost associated with firing live weapons. We specialize in designing secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, guiding them from concept through accreditation, production, and installation. What You Will Do: The ACTT Systems Engineering Teams are looking for an experienced Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to lead the expansion of our Air Combat Training Systems capabilities. In this role you will guide the team in performing all aspects of systems engineering design and development, including bidding, requirements capture, system design, system integration, system verification & validation testing, and support for certification and qualification. Sr. Principal Systems Engineers also serve as the primary customer interface for the development team. This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. What You Will Learn: You will gain platform systems level experience on a complex SoS program You will gain exposure to multiple key technologies You will gain experience in multiple domains including networking, cryptography, cross-domain solutions, and radios Complete ACTT development lifecycle of planning, development, verification, certification and product deployment Identify and manage program technical risks and opportunities Leads complex pursuits, bidding and planning of systems engineering effort Strong communication behaviors with team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers Managing multiple competing tasks while balancing priorities Technical vision to champion change and innovation to improve technical solutions and processes Utilizes Earned Value (EV) methods to optimally manage project budget and schedule

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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• Must be able to travel up to 20% throughout the year
• Recognized Master in at least one technical area and leading others in that area
• Experience with leading a team to develop complex system of systems requirements and test procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and mentoring in a flexible, collaborative Agile development environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience with air combat or military training concepts of operations
• Experience with US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Advanced degree in STEM, Management, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Responsibilities

• performing all aspects of systems engineering design and development, including bidding, requirements capture, system design, system integration, system verification & validation testing, and support for certification and qualification
• serve as the primary customer interface for the development team
• Identify and manage program technical risks and opportunities
• Leads complex pursuits, bidding and planning of systems engineering effort
• Managing multiple competing tasks while balancing priorities
• Utilizes Earned Value (EV) methods to optimally manage project budget and schedule

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior