Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager; ONSITE

Senior Principal Systems Engineer Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Location:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US. Onsite required. U.S. citizenship and active, transferable Secret clearance required prior to start date.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer TPM to lead the system development of next‑generation Open System Architecture solutions for the US warfighter. The role involves managing product development cycles, integrating with multi‑functional teams, and ensuring delivery of technical programs that meet safety, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals.

• Serve as the primary technology and engineering focal point for leadership and the customer on various programs.
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis on assigned programs.
• Lead development, planning and executing SETR events (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc).
• Define and manage technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.
• Oversee the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Factory Transition.
• Work to influence within and outside of the work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures within the organization.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower‑level professionals.

• EVM experience and familiarity with government reporting requirements for earned value.
• Experience acting as Project Manager, Control Account Manager (CAM), and EVM.
• Familiarity with Agile processes/methodologies.
• Understanding of engineering support for systems engineering, software, hardware, and firmware development and collaboration.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years experience.

• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (e.g., SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody).
• Proficiency in modeling/simulation tools (e.g., Matlab).
• Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA.
• Technical risk & opportunity management, interface definition and control.
• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).
• Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.
• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.
• Proposal support experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Familiarity with design‑to‑cost / design‑for‑manufacturing methods and experience transitioning product to factory production.
• Existing Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

USD 132,400 – 251,600 per year.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a 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,  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.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Referral Eligible.
• Sign‑on Bonus Eligible.

This role is a U.S.

-based position. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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. RTX provides affirmative action 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.