Senior Systems Engineer - Training & Simulation (Onsite)

globalhr; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Onsite role

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. This onsite role requires Day 1 DoD Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship. You will collaborate across software, hardware and simulation teams, develop and decompose system requirements, perform MBSE with SysML, and ensure systems accurately reflect aircraft mission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of system requirements.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle from CONOPS to sustainment.
• Experience with MBSE design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo) using SysML.
• Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain/maintain required security clearance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Requires on-site presence in a classified lab space.
• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Interface with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
• Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery.
• Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

System requirements analysis

MBSE SysML

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-site requirements

Security clearance readiness

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

RTX Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. This onsite role requires Day 1 DoD Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship. You will collaborate across software, hardware and simulation teams, develop and decompose system requirements, perform MBSE with SysML, and ensure systems accurately reflect aircraft mission capabilities.