Senior Systems Engineer (Active Clearance)

RTX (Raytheon); Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Mission Systems Secure Subsystems Department in Morrisville, NC. You will design, analyze, and develop military communication solutions interfacing with multi-discipline teams to meet domestic and international customer needs.

The role requires MBSE expertise, a STEM degree, and an active Secret clearance; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Active and existing Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, architecture and design across the total system product life cycle.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Develop verification criteria and plans for system requirements.
• Perform system integration, verification and validation analyses for total system solutions.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Trade studies

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Python

Rust

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-MORRISVILLE-907 ~ 951 Aviation Pkwy ~ 907 BLDG

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 Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is for an experienced Systems Engineering professional. Join the Mission Systems Secure Subsystems Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! As a Systems Engineer, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs.

We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Perform analysis's, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements.

Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.

Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.

Travel up to 10%

What YOU Will Learn

You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

You will obtain invaluable experience working with our subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.

You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Active and existing Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
• Experienced with Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design, Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python.
• Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing.

What We Offer

• 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 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, 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
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