Date Posted:
2026-05-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
We are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to work onsite in either Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA.
At Collins Aerospace your systems engineeringexpertisewill help shape the future of aerospace technology and support mission-critical national defense systems. We support multiple contracts and areseekingto 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.
As aSenior Principal Systems Engineerwithin Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS), you’llcontribute to theInfrastructureIPT usingnext-generation network, compute, storage, and cybersecuritysolutions supporting Strategic Nuclear Deterrence programs.In this highly visible technical leadership role, you’ll drive complex systems engineering efforts across the full program lifecycle — from concept development and architecture definition through integration, accreditation, production, and sustainment. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines, influence technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and partner directly with customers and program leadership to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
Lead development of system architectures, CONOPS, interface definitions, and MBSE artifacts usingSysML.
Provide technical leadership for system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and accreditation activities.
Drive cross-functional collaboration across software, hardware, cybersecurity, integration, and test teams.
Manage technical execution, program risks and opportunities, schedules, cost, and performanceobjectives.
Interface directly with customers, senior leadership, suppliers, and stakeholders in both collaborative and classified lab environments.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Extensive experience designing and integrating complex network architectures using physical and virtual networks with VMware and/or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) in cloud and hybrid environments.
Strong communicationand presentation skills with executive leadership, customers, program teams, and external stakeholders.
Experience leading Agile development activities as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, or similar leadership role.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Advanced experience developing complexSysMLmodels, including activity, sequence, state, parametric, and block definition diagrams.
Experience with Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), earned value management systems (EVMS), and program execution.
What We Offer
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
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
Employee Referral Eligible
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not g
