Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Comms (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the United States is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for the U.S. Air Force's NC3 capabilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in systems architecture, RF equipment, and Model-Based System Engineering, along with an active security clearance. This role involves leading proposal preparations, managing technical risks, and establishing influence across business units for optimal project outcomes. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, generous vacation, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in STEM and 10 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 7 years experience.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as SME for reviews.
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate across strategic business units for portfolio alignment.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring experience

Experience with RF equipment

System architecture development

Experience with Model-Based System Engineering

Proposal preparation

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Magic Draw CAMEO

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Job description

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just build systems; we build the future. As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll support programs involved in modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. Based in Richardson, TX, you’ll be immersed in innovation while leading as a communications subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle.

What you will do

• Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews
• Ensure the development and management of technical risks and develop and execute mitigation plans
• Recommend investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization’s projects
• Participate and lead bids and proposals
• Apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle
• Serve as design authority for our Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) NC3 systems
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to the design and architecture of a complex communications-based system of systems
• Lead development and communication of roadmaps for ISSE projects, associated technologies, and product lines
• Advise engineering managers, program managers, business development managers, product line managers, and component architects
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers and suppliers
• Serve as the primary technology and systems engineering focal point for leadership and the customer for ISSE mission equipment packages/solutions
• Coordinate across strategic business units for alignment of portfolio roadmaps
• Monitor cost and schedule and report project status to program management and engineering leadership
• Work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, individual contributors on the program team, and external stakeholders

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Leadership and mentoring experience systems engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience with RF equipment and applications including link budget analysis, co-site analysis, government and commercial data waveforms, and user/mission system integration
• Prior experience with VLF, LF, HF, V/UHF, and Milsatcom
• Embedded development including interface definition, requirements, and use case development
• Experience with system architecture development, and systems, software, and hardware engineering
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools—build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases
• Experience with proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews

Qualifications we prefer

• Experience with aircraft level system integration
  • Development of integration and test plans, test cases, and procedures
  • Development and execution of product and system level tests including experience with automation test tools or scripting
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
• Experience with regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and ARP 4754
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 661 standard and bus protocols
• Experience with TCP/IP network applications development
• Experience on an NC3 program

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
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet, home, auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• May be eligible for relocation
• And more!

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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