Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead Investigator with an active TSSCI security clearance to work onsite in Richardson, TX. In this role you, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of prototyping efforts on premises and in cloud environments. The Lead Investigator understands the mission requirements and ensures that the system products meet those requirements. The Lead Investigator coordinates directly with many different customer teams, the program leadership team, and other teams to ensure the prototyping efforts meet system requirements. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

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.
Primary focus is on the Architect Risk, identified by the Solution Architect.
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
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.