Principal Systems Engineer; Onsite

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Date Posted:



Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX
36:
Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX,  USA

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:

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Are you ready to design the future of aerospace and defense? Join our mission in creating transformative technologies that empower national security and defense systems.

Shape the Future with Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just build systems; we build the future. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll support programs involved in modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. Based in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA, you’ll be immersed in innovation while receiving world-class training to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle.

If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on innovation, and aspire to grow, this role is your next step.

What YOU will do:

• Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.
• Design, develop, and model complex systems and sub-systems.
• Create and verify system and sub-system test procedures.
• Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.
• Leverage JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.
• Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements.
• Represent the Systems Engineering team in customer and internal meetings.
• Bridge the gap between functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders.
• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands-on. (On-site presence required.)
• Travel occasionally to support program requirements

• Cutting-edge Collins Aerospace solutions designed for military platforms.
• Mastery of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to drive emerging technology solutions.
• Leadership and operational expertise within our CORE Operating Systems.

• Be part of a community of innovators advancing aerospace technology and national security.
• Gain mentorship from industry leaders in communication and nuclear deterrence domains.
• Develop career-defining expertise while contributing to critical missions.

• 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
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
• Leadership and mentoring experience systems engineering teams.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools

• Proficiency with MBSE tools like Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Expertise in building complex SysML models, including developing activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc.
• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).
• Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.
• Experience…