Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Infrastructure (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career? Embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace , we’re modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capability as part of a program to recapitalize with the next-generation capabilities. As our next Senior Principal Systems Engineer we will provide the training and tools to help grow the skills you will need to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle. You will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace. This position is for Richardson, TX . Want to learn more about this program? Click here .

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
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Previous professional experience in leading System and Product Design, Requirements management, technical risk management, interface definition and control, integration and test, and aircraft-level system integration.
Experience in the definition of Software-Defined System architectures.
Software development experience (e.g., Python, Java, Go, etc.).
Hands-on experience deploying Linux-based network technologies and services (e.g., routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, PXE, TFTP, HTTP, NTP, PTP, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing virtual machines and hyper-converged infrastructure on bare metal.
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing application containers (e.g., Docker).
Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and operating Kubernetes clusters.
Hands-on experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Helm, etc.)
Experience with open system architecture development, including systems, software, and hardware development throughout all phases of a program lifecycle.
Experience in technical proposal writing - Make/Buy Decision-making and trade study experience.
Executing product and system-level tests to include experience with automation test tools or scripting.
Experience with regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, DO254, DO178B/C, or ARP4754.
Experience with various communication and networking protocols: MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 661 standard and bus protocols, and TCP/IP network applications.
Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams.
Experience with implementation of the Zero Trust security framework.
Experience with the Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) information assurance system.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect.
Experience deploying and managing distributed storage solutions (e.g., Longhorn, Ceph, etc.).
Experience deploying and managing service meshes (e.g., Istio, Consul, etc.).
Experience with UEFI systems (e.g. secure boot, signing-keys, PXE, etc.).

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for projects spanning the entire development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, trade study, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, use case development for software/hardware, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.
Leads System and Product Design, Requirements management, technical risk management, interface definition and control, integration and test, and aircraft-level system integration.
Works with the definition of Software-Defined System architectures.
Leads the software development experience (e.g., Python, Java, Go, etc.).
Deploys Linux-based network technologies and services (e.g., routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, PXE, TFTP, HTTP, NTP, PTP, etc.).
You will be responsible for providing technical guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.
You will apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle.
You will lead engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices.
You will ensure the development and management of technical risks and develop and execute mitigation plans.
You will establish trusted and influential relationships with customers and suppliers.
You will coordinate across strategic business units for alignment of portfolio roadmaps.

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