Principal Systems Engineer - Infrastructure; Onsite

What You’ll Do

• Capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.
• Design, develop, and model complex systems and subsystems using SysML.
• Create, execute, and verify system and subsystem test procedures.
• Lead system integration and troubleshooting across embedded software, hardware, LRUs, and system‑of‑systems environments.
• Use JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Plan and execute project work while managing schedules, technical risks, costs, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams in both meeting and classified lab environments.
• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands‑on.

• Hands‑on experience with advanced aerospace and defense solutions supporting military platforms and cloud‑based technologies.
• Leadership principles and operational excellence through Collins Aerospace’s Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Operating System.
• Industry best practices from experts in communications, systems engineering, and nuclear deterrence.
• Practical skills and career‑building expertise while contributing to critical national security missions.

• Hands‑on experience designing network architectures using physical and virtual networks with VMware or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with 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.
• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) + 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field + 5 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret clearance is required.

• Active/current U.S. security clearance.
• 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.
• 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 conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

• Sign‑on Bonus Eligible.
• This position may be eligible for 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.