Collins Aerospace · 18 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineering - SDS Systems (Onsite)
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead and support the design, development, and validation of multi-domain Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) mission systems for military customers. The role emphasizes front-end program execution and requires deep technical leadership across hardware and software systems.
National DefenseAerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities for bids, proposals, and capture efforts, including requirements analysis, solution architecture development, technical baselining, and risk assessment
Translate customer needs, CONOPS, and draft requirements into feasible, affordable, and executable system solutions during pursuit and execution phases
Capture, analyze, decompose, derive, and trace system and subsystem requirements across proposed and awarded programs
Develop and assess system architectures, models, and trade studies to support proposal discriminators and design decisions
Define verification strategies and test approaches at the system and subsystem levels
Support proposal development, including technical volumes, BOEs, compliance matrices, and technical review participation
Plan and execute project-level work to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives, with awareness of Earned Value impacts
Identify, evaluate, and manage technical risks and opportunities, particularly during early program phases
Interface with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Quality, and Operations
Represent the Systems Engineering function in internal and external customer and stakeholder engagements
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Demonstrated experience developing, decomposing, and deriving system and subsystem requirements
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
Proven experience defining system and subsystem designs
Experience supporting or leading technical contributions to bids, proposals, and pursuits
Preferred
Experience with NC3-relevant communications technologies, including VLF, LF, HF, V/UHF, and/or MILSATCOM
SysML implementation using Cameo, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody
Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies in a systems context
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience communicating with external customers and government stakeholders
Participation in capture planning, proposal reviews, and competitive assessments
Experience with peer reviews, configuration management, and change control processes
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
May be eligible for Relocation
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
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