RTX · 8 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer (onsite)
US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-9970-CUST ~ 9970 Federal Dr ~ FEDERAL (External Site)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work on site in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of advanced algorithms, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and serving as a liaison with internal leadership and external customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced algorithms including tracking, tasking, and reasoning in a high-performance command and control setting
Lead the development and validation of complex models and simulations, including sensor capabilities and system-wide behavior
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Provide technical expertise and assessment to program leadership and the software engineering team
Support test events, with particular responsibility for algorithm configuration and performance
Serve as a senior liaison with internal leadership and external customers, representing the program in reviews. technical interchange meetings. and stakeholder briefings
Qualification
Required
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
Experience applying extensive expertise; solves complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity; work is performed without appreciable direction and is reviewed for desired results from a relatively long time perspective; erroneous decisions would normally result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives; may function in project leadership roles and represents the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts
Experience with C2BMC Next Program and Global task order
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. (with SCI eligibility)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience working with Missile Defense Agency. Previous experience on the C2BMC Program
Experience evaluating process and product performance: interface with engineering counterparts to ensure all deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements
Experience supervising product development lifecycle activities-including requirements allocation, architecture definition, design. integration. test. and acceptance-providing strategic oversight and risk mitigation
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
Company
RTX
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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