Principal Systems Engineer – Aerospace, Secret Clearance

Collins Aerospace

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems development and architecture for advanced military platforms. You will oversee requirements, interfaces, and integration across teams, reporting to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, an active US Secret clearance, and a STEM degree. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering or related field.
  • Active US Secret clearance required.
  • Degree in STEM required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee systems development and architecture for military platforms.
  • Collaborate with leadership and manage cross-team interfaces.
  • Ensure integration, requirements management, and system verification across programs.

Skills

Systems engineering
Leadership
Security clearance
Military systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems development and architecture for advanced military platforms. You will oversee requirements, interfaces, and integration across teams, reporting to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, an active US Secret clearance, and a STEM degree. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

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