Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Integration Lead Onsite

Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Integration Lead (Onsite)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance required Day1; eligibility for Top Secret also required. U.S. citizenship is required.

The role focuses on designing, planning, and implementing multiple Systems Integration Labs for Proprietary Platforms and Mission Systems within Collins Aerospace’s Next‑Generation Platforms. The lead collaborates across business units, product organizations, and executive leadership to define lab roadmaps, drive technical execution, and communicate progress.

• Design, plan, and implement Systems Integration Labs for Proprietary Platforms and Mission Systems.
• Collaborate with business units and product organizations to understand program and product operational requirements.
• Develop strategic integrational lab roadmaps and drive technical execution.
• Communicate status and results across PMT and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues, and manage test execution and documentation.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems throughout the system lifecycle.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 10years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7years experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in mission systems startup procedures (cybersecurity, network configuration, key distribution, secure boot, latency).
• Hands‑on systems and software integration experience, including design, development, and testing of customer hardware and software.
• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies, and with customers, end‑users, hardware & software design teams.
• Proficient in systems integration, test execution, and test results documentation.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving skills, and experience with high‑complexity systems of systems.
• Experience in initial lab design, capability definition, and formalizing integration plans.

• Knowledge of Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (AMS GRA).
• Bid and proposal experience related to system integration and test.
• Linux scripting (Python or Bash) and understanding of low‑level BSP and custom OS.
• Automation of test scripts for integration.
• Executive leadership communication skills.
• Product and portfolio road mapping experience.
• Customer interfacing, demonstrations, and prototyping experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages: pet, home and auto insurance, critical illness, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning assistance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and telehealth services.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Eligible for relocation assistance and optional relocation assistance.
• Employee referral eligible.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.