Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Position Overview

Are you ready to design the future of aerospace and defense? Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Systems Engineer supporting programs to modernize the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. Based in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA, this Onsite role requires active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD: Secret) and U.S. citizenship. At Collins Aerospace, we build the future through innovation, world-class training, and opportunities for growth. Compensation: 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 stakeholders.
• Engage in classified lab environments with required onsite presence.
• Occasionally travel to support program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience (or 5 years for an advanced degree).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start, with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
• Leadership and mentoring experience within systems engineering teams.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, developing operations concepts, and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Expertise in building complex SysML models, including developing activity diagrams, state diagrams, block diagrams, and use cases.
• Agile experience in roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership positions.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value management.
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).
• Experience with peer review processes, configuration, and change management.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!