Collins Aerospace · 17 hours ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise Range (Onsite)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expCollins Aerospace is dedicated to enhancing training capability and realism for U.S. warfighters and international partners. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will lead the expansion of Air Combat Training Systems capabilities, overseeing all aspects of systems engineering design and development.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the expansion of our Air Combat Training Systems capabilities
Guide the team in performing all aspects of systems engineering design and development, including bidding, requirements capture, system design, system integration, system verification & validation testing, and support for certification and qualification
Serve as the primary customer interface for the development team
Gain platform systems level experience on a complex SoS program
Gain exposure to multiple key technologies
Gain experience in multiple domains including networking, cryptography, cross-domain solutions, and radios
Complete ACTT development lifecycle of planning, development, verification, certification and product deployment
Identify and manage program technical risks and opportunities
Lead complex pursuits, bidding and planning of systems engineering effort
Demonstrate strong communication behaviors with team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers
Manage multiple competing tasks while balancing priorities
Champion change and innovation to improve technical solutions and processes
Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods to optimally manage project budget and schedule
Qualification
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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
Must be able to travel up to 20% throughout the year
Recognized Master in at least one technical area and leading others in that area
Experience with leading a team to develop complex system of systems requirements and test procedures
Preferred
Experience leading and mentoring in a flexible, collaborative Agile development environment
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Experience with air combat or military training concepts of operations
Experience with US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Advanced degree in STEM, Management, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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