Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer; ONSITE

Position: Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer (ONSITE)
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 350 Collins Rd NE BLDG 121
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Applied Research & Technology (AR&T) organization is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer to lead complex integration and field demonstration activities supporting military customers and advanced mission-critical systems. This senior-level role provides strategic technical leadership and serves as the primary authority during onsite customer engagements, field events, and multi-domain integration efforts. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise operating across highly secure environments, demonstrates exceptional leadership in multidisciplinary, customer settings, and excels in driving results in dynamic, fast-paced operational scenarios.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for system integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, and multi-domain applications, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals

• Coordinate integration across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, hardware, test, networking, and cybersecurity engineering

• Propose, capture, plan and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required)

• Serve as the primary technical interface to U.S. and international military customers during integration, evaluation, and demonstration activities

• Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning hardware interfaces, embedded software, networking, communications systems, and mission-system components

• Develop integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post-event technical reports suitable for military programs and security-controlled environments

• Ensure adherence to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations

• Mentor junior and mid-level integration engineers, promoting disciplined integration practices aligned with team standards

• Represent Collins Aerospace as a senior technical leader at high-profile mission effectiveness events, capability demonstrations, and customer engagements, showcasing thought leadership, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills

• Travel up to 50% to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Extensive experience in Mission Systems, aerospace, defense, or military-relevant system integration roles

• Ability to work within multiple security domains and follow all classified handling procedures

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts

• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading integration and demonstrated activities for military systems or in secure operational environments

• Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and…