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Collins Aerospace · 2 hours ago

Senior Principal Systems Architect - Secure Systems

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Architect to lead and mentor Systems Engineers, develop systems architecture for digital hardware, and ensure the delivery of security-hardened solutions for mission computing and cryptographic products.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Systems Engineers through Design and Development efforts

Create and execute Systems Architecture for Digital Hardware, typically embedded into a host, to provide cryptographic functionality

Communicate with multiple levels of management, team members, and customers

Interface with multiple Hardware and Software Teams to work through dependencies and technical challenges

Monitor and assess project issues, escalates when necessary, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives

Provide support for proposal and bids, and using estimation tools

Qualification

Systems EngineeringCryptographic functionalityModel-Based System EngineeringAgile EnvironmentTechnical communicationMentorshipProblem-solvingCollaboration

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 relevant 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

Preferred

Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management

Exceptionally strong Systems Engineering skills, from product design to qualification and certification

Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile Environment

Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools

Experience capturing customer requirements, design concept development, and deriving and tracing system and sub-system level requirements

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!