Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Communications

Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Communications

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Location: Ft Wayne, IN, USA

Date Posted:

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Secret, U.S. citizenship required.

This position is for an experienced Systems Engineering professional in the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department. As a Systems Engineer on the Cross‑Domain Solutions Program, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi‑discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions addressing customer needs.

• Perform architecture and design at all levels of the total system product.
• Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition.
• Analyze decomposition of customer specifications, develop verification criteria and plans.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, cost & risk analysis.
• Assist with bid and proposal efforts.

• Technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, exposure to influential individuals.
• Experience working with subject matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists.
• Knowledge of security‑hardened products and evolving industry.

• Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government secret security clearance.
• Experience with systems development process: requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, transition to production.

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• Strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to management.
• Experience with Embedded Systems and Digital Hardware architecture/design.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet, home, auto, additional life & accident insurance, critical illness, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual visits.
• Child care services.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

$101,000 – $203,000 USD. The range is a good faith estimate applicable to all experience levels.

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.

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