Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Lead Investigator will be responsible for prototype development, issue resolutions, and technological planning for a complex program. You will manage the end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation. You will identify material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.) and ensure finalized thin-line prototypes are validated by the Solution Architect, OCE, and IPAT Lead prior to the start and end of testing. The primary focus is on the Architect Risk, identified by the Solution Architect. You will create the "thin line prototype" and evaluate technology options, identifying any problems around security, scalability, along with the overall solution fits within the DIPN environment.

Requirements

Experience working with Harvester and Kubernetes
Systems of Systems Integration experience (from a design/architecture perspective)
Extensive experience designing detailed full-stack platform solutions including trade studies, cost, schedule, and technical aspects
Familiarity with most technologies appropriate for deployable open systems infrastructures, including most of the following: MOSA approaches, CI/CD, Commercial cloud (specifically AWS and Azure), hybrid cloud, edge cloud architectures, LINUX-based systems, Microsoft echo system including Azure and Azure Stack, Microservices/Containerization/Kubernetes & service mesh/routing, Modern network technologies (SDWAN, Leaf/Spine, WIFI, MANet/ROIP, SatComm, Starlink), CSfC Encryption, Cross-Domain solutions, Modern authorization / ICAM / Zero-Trust architectures, Data management/synchronization, DDIL and tactical system development
Familiarity with operational US military systems deployed into the tactical echelon, including specific familiarity with: Tactical and strategic/back-haul voice and data communications, including Tactical Data Links, Sensor integration, Military Commercial cloud integration
Broad experience developing automated deployment and testing of complex systems using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Rancher Kubernetes.
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 issued TSSCI is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Curious self-starter that can excel in a prototyping environment to turn customer desire into executable solution candidates.
Must be able to consider cost, schedule, technology, and risks.
Senior level technical consulting experience including experience interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders
Successful track record of performing complex system deployments
People leadership experience; including mentoring, coaching, and building high performing Engineering teams
Familiarity with Enterprise Application development and deployment processes
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Kubernetes in DDIL environments.
Experience implementing Cloud Service Provider (AWS/Azure) services in DDIL environments.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Service Mesh environments.
Extensive Linux development experience
Experience with SAFe agile processes
Prior military or hands-on experience with tactical military IT systems in production use (e.g., exercises)
Familiarity with USAF operational and tactical CONOPS
Cameo or MagicGrid-based MBSE modelling

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
Identify material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.)
Ensure finalized thin-line prototype are validated by the Solution Architect, OCE, and IPAT Lead prior to the start and end of testing.
Create the "thin line prototype" and evaluates technology options.
Identify any problems, around security, scalability, along with the overall solution fits within the DIPN 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