Senior Systems Engineer, Training & Simulation (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. Onsite role with emphasis on MBSE, requirements analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a classified environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years experience (or advanced degree with 3+ years), active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. Onsite presence in a classified lab space is required.

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, or equivalent) 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 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
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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 with SysML

Security clearance

Collaboration skills

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. Onsite role with emphasis on MBSE, requirements analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a classified environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years experience (or advanced degree with 3+ years), active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. Onsite presence in a classified lab space is required.