Senior Systems Engineer, Training Systems – Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate and sustain advanced training systems for military platforms. This onsite role requires a current US DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, interface with customers and program managers, and ensure training systems accurately reflect aircraft mission systems and C2 functions.

Qualifications

• Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of system requirements.
• Understanding of the Product Development Lifecycle – from CONOPS to Sustainment.
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (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.

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate and sustain advanced training systems for military platforms. This onsite role requires a current US DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, interface with customers and program managers, and ensure training systems accurately reflect aircraft mission systems and C2 functions.