Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just build systems; we build the future. As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll support programs involved in modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. Based in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA, you’ll be immersed in innovation while leading as a subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on innovation, and aspire to grow, this role is your next step.

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 Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Leadership and mentoring experience systems engineering teams.
Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools - Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.
Experience with Earned Value Management reporting

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MBSE tools like MagicDraw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
Technical risk & opportunity management, interface definition and control.
Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.
Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).
Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.
Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA.
Experience and understanding of communications systems (VLF, LF, HF, V/UHF, and/or MILSATCOM)

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.
Serve as the primary technology and systems engineering focal point for leadership and the customer.
Establish and maintain complex system of systems design and architecture.
Lead engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices.
Ensure the development and management of technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans.
Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) to monitor cost and schedule and report project status to program management and engineering leadership using Earned Value Management.
Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews.
Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.
Design, develop, and model complex systems and sub-systems.
Create and verify system and sub-system test procedures.
Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.
Leverage JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.
Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements.
Represent the Systems Engineering team in customer and internal meetings.
Bridge the gap between functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders.
Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands-on. (On-site presence required.)
Travel occasionally to support program requirements

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
May Be Eligible for relocation
And more!