Senior Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

RTX•Seminole, FL

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary group of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. We are a growing business developing new products in an aggressive and competitive market. The new designs are exciting and technically challenging. The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) team is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. PCS supports multiple Collins contracts and is seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth. As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you will be a leader within an Integrated Program Team (IPT) developing architecture, refining requirements, guiding system development and integration, supporting test development, and working closely with our customers and suppliers to ensure we deliver world class solutions.

Requirements

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of design professionals including Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Test, Logistics and other System Engineers
Experience in at least three of the following areas: - Systems Engineering - Test Engineering - Software Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Experience across the Systems Engineering V with an emphasis on development, integration, and test
Expertise in Secure Voice and VTC Communication Systems
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 clearance 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

Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART)
Experience with voice communication systems, including VoIP (Voice over IP) protocols like SIP, RTP and SRTP
Familiarity with multicast networking (e.g., IGMP, PIM) for efficient data transmission in communication systems
Strong understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, UDP, and network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark)
Basic understanding of firmware development (VHDL) and/or software development (C/C++, Python)
Knowledge of military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) for designing rugged and reliable systems
Proficiency in system design tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent)
Experience leading discussions with customers and vendors/subcontractors
A current active Top-Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Organize and lead the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation while collaborating with the customer, subcontractors, and executive leadership
Guide the development of new technologies to support business capture
Identify technology gaps in existing systems and solutions
Own the preparation, cost, and schedule of Design Reviews as well as Development, Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification Testing
Influence decision-makers with recommended courses of action across complex problems
Review and document major changes in systems or processes to solve complex problems

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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
And more!