Senior Principal NC3 Systems Engineer – Communications SME

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the United States is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for the U.S. Air Force's NC3 capabilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in systems architecture, RF equipment, and Model-Based System Engineering, along with an active security clearance. This role involves leading proposal preparations, managing technical risks, and establishing influence across business units for optimal project outcomes. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, generous vacation, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in STEM and 10 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 7 years experience.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as SME for reviews.
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate across strategic business units for portfolio alignment.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring experience

Experience with RF equipment

System architecture development

Experience with Model-Based System Engineering

Proposal preparation

Education

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

Tools

Magic Draw CAMEO

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in the United States is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for the U.S. Air Force's NC3 capabilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in systems architecture, RF equipment, and Model-Based System Engineering, along with an active security clearance. This role involves leading proposal preparations, managing technical risks, and establishing influence across business units for optimal project outcomes. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, generous vacation, and more.