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RTX · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

7+ years exp

RTX is committed to enhancing training capability and realism for U.S. warfighters and international partners. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will lead the team in developing advanced systems for air combat training, ensuring effective project management and communication with stakeholders.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the creator and keeper of system development plans, processes, and technical vision throughout the system development lifecycle

Lead the team in creating and maintaining system designs, technical performance measures, interface definitions, requirements, analyses, trade studies, and other documentation in an agile environment

Present technical solutions, progress, and findings to leadership and customers during design reviews and technical meetings

Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, engineering leadership, program management, and customers

Plan, manage, and communicate project cost, schedule, and risk

Guide and influence across multiple programs/projects

Travel a few times per year

Qualification

Systems development processMilitary networking expertiseTechnical proposal developmentAgile environment experienceModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements management in DOORSOutstanding communication skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoring skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret or above security clearance

Experience with the systems development process, including requirements, design, integration, test, and documentation of systems, subsystems, or software

Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance

Preferred

Experience in a customer-facing role

Subject Matter Expert in military networking, communication, navigation, cybersecurity, or encryption systems or avionics data buses

Experience with the manufacturing and production of complex avionics

Background as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using earned value management

Experience developing technical proposals and leading bids and pursuits

Outstanding communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Strong mentoring skills, both technically and professionally

Experience leading in an Scaled Agile environment using Jira tracking

Familiarity with US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Proficient working with requirements in DOORS

Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo, Simulink, or SysML

Currently hold a security clearance or have held one within the past two years

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

Eligible for relocation assistance

And more!

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees