Principal Systems Engineer

Collins Aerospace; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering across products and programs. You will work with customers, management, and cross-functional teams to translate objectives into robust hardware and software solutions onsite in Salt Lake City.

You will guide concept development, testing, and integration while engaging with customers to define scope and drive successful outcomes, leveraging your RF and antenna systems expertise and a Top Secret

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 8 years of practical experience in Systems Engineering including design, development and testing of complex hardware and software systems.
• Extensive Systems Engineering experience in RF and/or antenna systems development.
• Experience with high capacity RF signal tracking systems, multi-antenna systems.
• Experience identifying and resolving problems across the system lifecycle.
• Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test documentation.
• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and consult on various products and programs, providing systems engineering on new and existing products.
• Collaborate with customers, management, program managers, and cross-discipline staff to understand objectives and develop solutions.
• Work on Research and Development projects exploring advanced technology.
• Engage in concept development, engineering design, integration and evaluation, and operations of complex systems.
• Interact with customers to define solutions and act as a liaison within the company.

Skills

Systems Engineering

RF Systems

Antenna Systems

Hardware/Software Development

Customer Collaboration

Test & Integration

Requirements Development

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Location: US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world’s 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.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE position at our Salt Lake City, UT location.

What You Will Do

• Lead and consult on various products and programs, provide systems engineering on both new and existing products, and develop and propose new concepts and solutions to our customers.
• Be hands-on and work closely with our customers, senior management, program managers, and cross discipline technical staff to thoroughly understand customer objectives and then to develop solutions.
• Work on or lead Research and Development projects that extend into advanced technology exploration.
• Engage in engineering functions such as concept development, engineering design, integration and evaluation, and operations and maintenance of various systems or systems of systems.
• Have extensive early and continuing interaction with customers to define solutions, project scope and then act as a liaison for the customer within the company.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• 8 years of practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexity
• Extensive Systems Engineering experience in RF and/or antenna systems development
• Experience with high capacity/performance RF signal tracking systems, multi-antenna systems
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle
• Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentation
• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues
• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work
• Experience with Fiber Optics, RF or Telecommunications standards and processing techniques
• Experience with Design, Development, Integration and Test of complex Communication systems
• Experience developing system level designs and data interfaces
• Experience developing high speed processing hardware or complex control software
• Understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience with bid and proposal activities related to system development
• Experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
• Experience developing training courses and training others
• Existing Top Secret SCI with polygraph

What We Offer

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And More!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.