Principal Systems Engineer (HYBRID)

Prattwhitney; Scaggsville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation days

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Fulton, MD is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as technical lead on software development projects such as CAC2S and BC3, focusing on multi-sensor information fusion, networked situational awareness, and visualization.

You will perform full life cycle systems engineering, mentor engineers, lead medium to large teams, and travel to customer sites as needed. A STEM degree with 8+ years, or an advanced degree with 5+ years, and citizenship with clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience deriving software design requirements and coaching/mentoring teams.
• STEM degree with 8+ years, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain/maintain security clearance; Secret clearance after day 1.
• Experience with DOORS, Sparx EA, Cameo.
• Experience configuring/testing cloud deployments.
• EVMS techniques; apply as CAM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and systems engineer on CAC2S and BC3.
• Engage in multi-sensor and information fusion, networked situational awareness, and visualization technologies.
• Perform full life cycle SE tasks: requirements analysis, architecture, trade studies, IV&V.
• Lead medium to large engineering development teams.
• Mentor engineers and solve complex technical problems.
• Travel to customer sites as required.

Skills

System engineering

Security clearance

Leadership

EVMS

Cloud deployments

Education

STEM degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

Sparx EA

Cameo

Cloud deployment tooling

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-21

Location: Fulton, MD (8170 Maple Lawn Blvd, MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300)

Role Description

Principal Systems Engineer to work in Fulton, MD. Serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on challenging software development projects such as the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) or the Battlespace Command and Control Center (BC3). Be engaged with exciting and innovative advancements in Multi‑Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies. Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks including system requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (IV&V). Serve as Technical Leader of medium to large engineering development teams. Act as systems engineering discipline subject matter expert for the department, mentoring other engineers and solving critical technical problems with innovative solutions. Travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and systems engineer on software development projects (CAC2S, BC3).
• Engage in multi‑sensor and information fusion, networked situational awareness, and visualization technologies.
• Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks: requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (IV&V).
• Lead medium to large engineering development teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise in systems engineering, mentor engineers, and solve complex technical problems.
• Travel to customer sites as required.

Qualifications

• Professional experience with design and requirements derivation for software; coaching and mentoring experience.
• Typically requires a STEM degree with minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. Existing Secret clearance required after day 1.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, and Cameo.
• Experience with configuration and test of cloud‑based software deployments.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and applying them as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Link 16 Tactical Data Link (J series messages), VMF (K series messages), Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems or Combat/Fire Control systems.
• Understanding and application of systems engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, Mil‑Std‑499B).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: 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 with 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.

EEO Statement

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.