Principal Systems Engineer, Secure Systems -Active Secret (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work on secure military communications. This exciting role involves analyzing, designing, and developing advanced systems that support encrypted communications for military and defense customers. You will be part of a dynamic team contributing to national security and innovative secure communication solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience with cryptographic hardware and network encryption. If you're ready to make a global impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or 12 years without a degree.
• Active U.S. security clearance and citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop system-level products from concept to disposal.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Skills

System Analysis

System Design

Technical Analysis

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Rust

Python

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer, Secure Systems - Active Secret (Onsite)

Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Systems Engineer, Secure Systems - Active Secret (Onsite) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves working on secure military communications, designing, integrating, and validating advanced systems that support encrypted communications for military and defense customers worldwide.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing, designing, and developing system-level products from concept to disposal.
• Translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• System decomposition, verification planning, and technical analyses.
• Performing system integration, validation, and risk assessments.
• Conducting tasks in a classified environment and supporting bid efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Active U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cryptographic hardware, network encryption, and tools like DOORS, CAMEO, or programming in Rust and Python.
• Strong communication skills and experience with the systems development lifecycle.

Benefits include: comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and relocation support.

Join our team to contribute to national security and work on innovative secure communication solutions. Apply now to be part of a global impact team at Collins Aerospace.