Principal Systems Engineer-(Onsite)

RTX•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking an experienced Principal System Engineer to work onsite in St. Petersburg, FL. This position requires an active US Secret Security clearance. The Systems Engineer within the Systems Excellence Department contributes through all phases of the product development lifecycle (i.e. systems and software requirements, system architecture and design, software integration and test, simulation and test, integration and test, verification and sell-off), within an interdisciplinary process that ensures the customer and warfighters needs are satisfied through every stage. This commitment to excellence can sometimes include opportunities for travel, and flexible hours/shifts to ensure programmatic milestones are met. Our team of talented engineers collaborates across disciplines from initial concepts to product sell off, integrates complex technology, debugs, and resolves interface issues, evaluates system performance, demonstrates, and sells off state-of-the-art products. We value unique skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. You will join a team of skilled engineers with the responsibility of defining the requirements, design, and architecture of subsystems that comprise the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) product line, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of Advanced Networking Solutions (ANS). The U.S. Navy’s CEC, a real-time ‘sensor-netting’ system that brings together radar data into a single integrated air picture from geographically dispersed ships, aircraft, and ground-based units. This integrated picture improves a battlegroup’s effectiveness by enabling longer range, cooperative, or layered engagements. Today’s CEC benefits from advancements in commercial and specialized technologies, as well as from the experience and expertise of the Collins Aerospace team, continually innovating to advance capability and performance. CEC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHrQSFWh1I

Requirements

Extensive experience in the full system lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation, with demonstrated technical leadership.
Hands-on expertise in the operation, test, and troubleshooting of software on target hardware and/or complex military systems, with the ability to guide teams in resolving critical challenges.
Demonstrated leadership in Agile development environments, including project planning, estimating, status reporting, and backlog management.
Advanced proficiency in using requirements management tools, such as DOORS, for linking requirements to design, test, and verification artifacts.
Expertise in MBSE tools such as Rhapsody, Cameo, or MagicDraw for system modeling and simulation, with the ability to mentor engineers in their use.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to identify corrective actions and lead the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical expertise in the operation, integration, and troubleshooting of naval systems or other complex defense systems, with a history of leading successful integration efforts.
Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive integration, verification, and validation planning documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports.
Advanced proficiency in programming (e.g., C/C++, Python) and familiarity with Linux operating systems, DevSecOps pipelines, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.
Experience leading the development and deployment of automated test scripting and automated data analysis tools to streamline verification and validation processes.
Demonstrated ability to interface with senior leadership and customers, effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams in requirements development, system-level designs, and system-level models using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
Lead the development and management of testable requirements and associated verification approaches, ensuring traceability and alignment across the entire engineering lifecycle.
Define and oversee system architecture development, subsystem design, and detailed component/system analysis to meet customer needs and exceed technical expectations.
Plan, direct, and execute integration and test activities in-house or at site locations, including hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and operational testing.
Develop, oversee, and refine robust verification and validation plans, including automated test execution and data analysis using tools like Python, MATLAB, and other scripting languages.
Serve as a technical authority in applying systems and software modeling and simulation tools to support design trade-offs, performance analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead the utilization of DOORS to manage the complete lifecycle of requirements, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Notices (CNs), and traceability to tests and verification results.
Actively participate in and provide leadership for internal and external Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to ensure effective configuration management and adherence to program objectives.
Collaborate with Program and Customer Leadership, as well as cross-functional teams, to drive strategic objectives, resolve technical challenges, and ensure mission success.
Champion innovative approaches to problem-solving, including the use of DevSecOps pipelines, Agile methodologies, and advanced model-based design and test practices.

Benefits

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, ID theft 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
And more!