Senior Principal Systems Engineer – AIG Systems Lead & Architect (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, focusing on the Advanced Intelligent Gateway Product Line. You will lead technical efforts, ensuring innovation and successful systems solutions. With competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment at Collins Aerospace, this role offers substantial opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling

Eligible for relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Typically requires degree in STEM and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US DoD security clearance.
• Experience leading projects through the full Systems V lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical efforts on the Advanced Intelligent Gateway (AIG) Product Line.
• Plan, integrate, and test networking solutions as they relate to target platforms.
• Coordinate teams on technical aspects as well as program cost and schedule.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware and Software integration

Lab Management

Network Architecture

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Git

Docker

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Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Senior Principal Systems Engineer – AIG Systems Lead & Architect (Onsite)

The Mission Systems Engineering C3BM, Networking, and Autonomy team is looking for a dynamic systems engineer to lead technical efforts on our Advanced Intelligent Gateway (AIG) Product Line. The successful candidate will have a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability mature into systems solutions. This role will be responsible for the design and development of the AIG solution as it transitions into a product line system within C4IA. This includes being the design authority and architect for pursuit and capture efforts and the overall systems lead for executing programs. Additional responsibilities will include planning, integration, and testing of the networking solution as it relates to the applicable target platforms.

The successful candidate will be part of a distributed team composed of professionals from several disciplines and must have the ability to function well, both alone and with others, and have strong interpersonal skills. The candidate should also not be afraid to get their hands dirty and into the development weeds to enable the success of the team.

This position may require occasional travel (up to 20%.). This position does require that candidate has a final US DoD security clearance, or ability to obtain a final security clearance (US Citizenship is required) in order to access classified information.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated systems engineering experience through all phases of development including requirements capture and analysis, architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system / subsystem integration, verification, system validation and life-cycle product support.
• Subject Matter Expertise in System / Subsystem Hardware and Software integration
• Demonstrated experience in Lab Management and Network Architecture.
• Uses portfolio vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style and thought process based on the situational circumstances.
• Understanding of DoD open systems architecture and protocols
• Work across the business to identify, execute, and collaborate on opportunities to integrate Resilient Autonomous Networking capabilities into demonstratable software and systems solutions
• Leading and coordinating small teams including technical aspects as well as program cost and schedule.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Capable of estimating, tracking, and communicating cost, schedule, and risk in support of program earned value metrics.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances.
• Use personal experience and best practices to identify issues, potential problems, and risk.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Demonstrated experience with pursuit and capture as a design authority responsible for developing Design Approach Reviews
• Experience leading projects through the full Systems V lifecycle
• Experience with the integration complex networked systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with tools such as JIRA, Git, Subversion, Docker, and requirements management applications such as Cameo.
• Experience with transitioning a mid TRL technology into a high TRL product line solution.
• Experience with design and deploying networking equipment and solutions, like SD-WAN, Satellite WAN links. Analyzing and debugging network topology, IP data flows and IP routing.
• Working knowledge of setting up High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) solutions
• Experience with integration of systems onto real platforms such as the KC-135
• Experience with executing Research and Development / Science and Technology Programs, delivering new technologies to internal and external customers is desired.
• Experience working effectively in highly collaborative environments, a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as customers.
• Experience in integrating and troubleshooting network connectivity issues (e.g. routing tables and general IP data flows)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and techniques is a plus
• This position requires an individual that can perform with minimal direct supervisory support. As such the candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The ability to coordinate several complex engineering activities while balancing priorities and schedules is a must.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Background and/or knowledge of the following technologies is helpful but not required:
• CTEN
• KC-135
• Resilient Autonomous Networking (RAN)
• Rossetta
• Cross Domain Solutions
• Datalink Waveforms (e.g. TTNT, MUOS, Starlink, etc.)
  

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.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
  
  

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.



Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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