Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace's Mission Systems team seeks a Verification Test Lead/Principal Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to drive testing across C2BMC programs, partnering with civilian, military, and contractor teams to deliver high-assurance capabilities.

The role emphasizes test strategy, agile test-driven development, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure program milestones are met and quality is built in from the start.

Qualifications

• IAT2 (Security+ or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in verification and testing
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office or Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of hardware and software verification/validation, test reporting, regression testing
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects across teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• STEM degree with 8+ years or advanced degree with 5+ years
• Active/transferable Secret clearance and US citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead test activities across the program and define a cohesive test strategy for C2BMC tasks and capabilities.
• Provide technical support for Agile Product Teams and I&T activities.
• Define and implement overarching test strategies across capabilities.
• Present verification plans and status updates at milestone reviews and leadership forums.
• Represent the C2BMC National Team in Test Working Groups on testing strategies.
• Coordinate lab test and installation activities with internal/external partners.
• Review and provide feedback on detailed test and analysis procedures.
• Identify and mitigate risks with regular status updates.

Skills

IAT2

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Windows/Linux

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

MS Office

Job description

Location: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-9970-CUST ~ 9970 Federal Dr ~ FEDERAL (External Site)

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: 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. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Verification Test Lead/Principal Systems Engineer with an active secret clearance to play a pivotal role in the development, testing, and deployment of our advanced systems. This position will focus on driving test and verification efforts across projects, ensuring alignment with program processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capabilities. The role requires daily technical and programmatic interaction with civilian, military, and contractor leadership, as well as technical teams, to achieve mission success.

What You Will Do:

• Lead test activities across the program, including defining and executing a cohesive test strategy for C2BMC (Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications) Task Orders and Capabilities.
• Provide technical support for Agile Product Teams and Integration & Test (I&T) activities.
• Define and implement overarching test strategies for capabilities across the program.
• Present verification plans and status updates at program milestone reviews and to leadership teams.
• Represent the C2BMC National Team in Test Working Groups to define testing strategies for program capabilities.
• Coordinate lab test and installation activities with internal teams and external partners, including Ballistic Missile Defense Support Systems (BMDSS), Test Bed Contractors, Test Bed Lab Managers, and MDA BCX.
• Review and provide technical feedback on detailed test and analysis procedures.
• Identify and mitigate risks and provide regular status updates on identified risks.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain a deep understanding of the C2BMC system architecture, capabilities, and integration.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide innovative solutions for challenging technical problems.
• Enhance your expertise in Agile Test-Driven Development and advanced testing methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• IAT2 (Security+ or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a related discipline, focusing on verification and testing.
• Proficiency with computers, including Windows and MS Office or Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hardware and software verification and validation processes, test reporting, regression testing, and test data analysis.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects across multiple teams.
• Skilled in technical troubleshooting and analysis of test-bed configurations for hardware, software, stimulus, and information assurance issues or functionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize inputs from multiple personnel into technical reports and present information in public forums.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance is required prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with C2BMC systems.
• Experience in Agile Test-Driven Development methodologies.
• Familiarity with the integration and testing of Command & Control systems, particularly within the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) environment and external C2BMC element interfaces.

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 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
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.