Principal Systems Engineer - Cross Product Team Lead - Onsite

US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600

United States of America

Onsite

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

Secret - Current

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace 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 Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) team is hiring Principal Systems Engineers to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. SDS supports multiple Collins contracts and is seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth.

In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, development, and integration of products, from concept to production. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system performance and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.

Onsite:
This is an onsite role supporting our Largo, FL location.

• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM), ensuring compliance with EVMS principles, performing variance analysis, maintaining accurate earned value data, and supporting regular reporting cycles
• Manage systems engineering scope, schedule, and cost and drive accountability
• Coordinate technical execution and ensure alignment with program requirements, milestones, and customer commitments
• Develops and maintains detailed program plans, including staffing forecasts, risk registers, and mitigation strategies
• Interface regularly with program management, engineering leadership, supply chain, operations, and customer representatives
• Lead problem resolution activities, support design reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement across the program
• Support proposal development, including cost basis, BOEs, and technical planning inputs. Provide clear, consistent communication to leadership regarding program health, challenges, and opportunities

• Experience on a DoD program as an engineering team lead including CAM experience
• Experience with DoD systems engineering processes, Technical Reviews and Audits, and MIL-STD compliance
• Proven experience in all phases of program lifecycle including requirements development, design/development, integration & test and deployment
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in…