Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a technical lead and systems engineer to manage software development projects, including the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). Candidates should possess a degree in STEM and significant experience in software design.

This position requires U.S. citizenship due to the need for a government security clearance. Located in Fulton, Maryland, the role includes mentoring responsibilities and a variety of innovative technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with software engineering projects.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on challenging software development projects.
• Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks.
• Mentor other engineers and solve technical problems.

Skills

Design and requirements derivation for software

Coaching and mentoring experience

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Location

US-MD-FULTON-8170 ~ 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd ~ MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300

Date Posted

2026-03-05

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Company Overview

Solipsys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace/RTX, is an industry leader in command and control software systems operating in a dynamic, complex, fast‑paced environment with commercial and government customers.

What You Will Do

• 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 department, mentoring other engineers and solving critical technical problems with innovative solutions.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with design and requirements derivation for software; some coaching and mentoring experience.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with any of the following systems: 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.
• Understand and apply commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the systems engineering field (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, Mil-Std-499B).
• 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).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

What We Offer Benefits

• 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 including pet, 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!
• Eligible for relocation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.