Principal Systems Engineer – NC3 Programs (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for NC3 Programs. This role involves the design and decomposition of complex training devices and requires collaborative work in a fast-paced agile environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in systems engineering principles and experience in developing requirements for large systems. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess a valid government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience working with customers, hardware, and software design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze complex requirements in an MBSE environment.
• Mentor teams in functional and performance specification development.
• Support technical proposal preparation and interface with customers.

Skills

Systems requirements modeling

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer – NC3 Programs (Onsite)

In this position, you will focus on the decomposition and design of complex training device features and interfaces, work in a fast‑paced, modern agile development environment, and collaborate closely with software and hardware teams to build and test advanced mission capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Participate in systems requirements modeling activities in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment using SysML with Cameo.
• Serve as a systems architect or systems engineering focal to capture, analyze, decompose, model, translate and create requirements for large complex systems.
• Mentor team in developing functional, interface and performance specifications for hardware and software implementation, including identifying architecturally significant requirements and technical risk areas.
• Support technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non‑advocate, internal and customer reviews.
• Interface with customers and use oral and written skills to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and teammates.
• Develop technical and product roadmaps and competitive assessments in your area of expertise.
• Recommend and help implement new approaches, tools and techniques based on metrics and defect trends.
• Develop and/or utilize prognostic metrics for system design and development.
• Review metrics and defect trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements.

What You Will Learn

• Collins Aerospace solutions for military platforms.
• Applying MBSE principles to cutting‑edge solutions for emerging technologies.
• Using SEER parametric estimation tools for proposals and bids.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent with minimum 8 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience. If lacking a degree, 12 years relevant experience required.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD issued Secret Security Clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of system requirements.
• Experience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams and software design teams.
• On‑site presence in a classified lab space.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF and/or mission systems solutions.
• Experience with MBSE design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo or equivalent) using SysML.
• Experience in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Project and earned‑value management experience.
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a 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).
• 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 assistance.

Salary Range

USD 107,500 – 204,500.

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, 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.