Senior Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Scaggsville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Technical Lead and Systems Engineer in Scaggsville, Maryland. The role requires experience in systems engineering and software development projects such as CAC2S or BC3. Ideal candidates will also possess a STEM degree with significant engineering experience and a Secret security clearance.

Benefits include medical insurance, vacation, 401(k) matching, and more. Join us to lead innovative military command and control software solutions!

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with advanced degree.
• Active Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience architecting complex software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on software projects.
• Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks.
• Lead engineering development teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Software design and requirements derivation

Mentoring

Education

Academic qualification in STEM

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Solipsys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace/RTX, is an industry leader in the development of command and control software systems, operating in a dynamic, complex, fast‑paced business environment for 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).
• Engage with 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).
• Lead medium to large engineering development teams as a Technical Leader.
• Act as a systems engineering discipline subject‑matter expert, mentor other engineers, and solve critical technical problems with innovative solutions.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience with design and requirements derivation for software, with some technical leadership or mentoring experience.
• Academic qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized subject‑matter expertise in deployed Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Experience architecting complex software solutions for U.S. and Allied military.
• Experience with Link 16 Tactical Data Link (J series messages), VMF (K series messages), surveillance/radars, air traffic control, mission planning, missile systems or combat/fire control systems.
• Understanding and application of 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 testing of cloud‑based software deployments.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and applying them as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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: 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 (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.

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 individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.