Senior Principal Systems Test Lead – JPALS

Prattwhitney; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Test Lead to drive test planning, coordination, and reporting for JPALS. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and government stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant verification of complex mission systems.

The role requires extensive system-level test experience in aerospace/defense, strong leadership, and proficiency with Digital Engineering tools like DOORS, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Experience in system-level test for complex, multi-subsystem mission systems.
• Proven ability to plan, analyze requirements, traceability, and document tests.
• Leadership of test activities in aerospace/defense programs (flight or shipboard).

Responsibilities

• Lead all development, integration, flight, and operational test activities for JPALS.
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and data collection strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional test teams and manage readiness and safety reviews.
• Maintain traceability of verification to system requirements and provide clear reports.

Skills

System-level testing

Test planning

Leadership

Digital Engineering tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Test Lead to drive test planning, coordination, and reporting for JPALS. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and government stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant verification of complex mission systems.

The role requires extensive system-level test experience in aerospace/defense, strong leadership, and proficiency with Digital Engineering tools like DOORS, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence.