Principal Systems Engineering - Cost Account Manager (CAM) - (Onsite

Date Posted:

Location:

Richardson, TX (4600 E Renner Road, Renner Bldg 461, Texas)

Position:
Principal Systems Engineering – Cost Account Manager (CAM) – Onsite

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required Day 1.

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will support programs modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. You’ll immerse in innovation while receiving world‑class training to become a subject‑matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle. If you are driven by purpose, thrive on innovation, and aspire to grow, this role is your next step.

• Track, report, and manage program scope, cost, and schedule execution.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles to provide accurate Estimate to Complete (ETC) updates.
• Provide monthly variance analyses for associated Control Accounts.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities for assigned subsystems.
• Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.
• 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 functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders.
• Engage in classified lab environments to apply expertise hands‑on (onsite presence required).
• Travel occasionally to support program requirements.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree, or 5 years of experience with 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with systems engineering teams.
• Effective communication skills at all management levels and with stakeholders.
• Track record in capturing customer requirements, operational concept development, and deriving/tracing system and subsystem requirements.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and in conducting root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Development Life‑Cycle.

• Experience with MBSE tools such as Magic Draw, CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS.
• Expertise in building complex SysML models (activity, state, block diagrams, use cases).
• Proficiency in Excel Macros and Visual Basic.
• Agile experience as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership role.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER).
• Competence in peer review processes, configuration and change management.
• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.

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

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 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.