Sr. Pr. Systems Engineer - Network Infrastructure (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-05-20

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HTX36 : Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

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

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : Top Secret

Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career?

Embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace , we’re modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capability as part of a program to recapitalize with the next-generation capabilities.

As our next Senior Principal Systems Engineer we will provide the training and tools to help grow the skills you will need to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle. You will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace. This position is for Richardson, TX .

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What YOU will do :

You will be responsible for projects spanning the entire development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, trade study, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, use case development for software / hardware, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.

You will be responsible for providing technical guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.

You will serve as the primary technology and systems engineering focal point for leadership and the customer for mission equipment packages / solutions.

You will apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle.

You will lead system integration and troubleshooting for complex embedded software applications, hardware, LRU’s, and system of systems environments.

You will lead engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices.

You will lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal and customer reviews.

You will ensure the development and management of technical risks and develop and execute mitigation plans.

You will recommend investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization's projects.

You will monitor cost and schedule and reporting project status to program management and engineering leadership.

You will lead the development and communication of roadmaps for projects, associated technologies, and product lines.

You will establish trusted and influential relationships with customers and suppliers.

You will coordinate across strategic business units for alignment of portfolio roadmaps.

Qualifications YOU must have :

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

Previous professional experience in leading System and product design, Requirements management, technical risk management, interface definition and control, integration and test, and aircraft level system integration.

Proficiency in the definition of Software-Defined System architectures

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect

Ability to travel domestically (up to 20% of time).

Qualifications We Prefer :

Understanding of co-site analysis.

Experience with open system architecture development, including systems, software, and hardware development throughout all phases of a program lifecycle.

Experience in technical proposal writing - Make / Buy Decision-making and trade study experience.

Executing product and system level tests to include experience with automation test tools or scripting.

Experience with regulatory and certification requirements : TSO, DO-160, DO254, DO178B / C, or ARP4754.

Experience with various communication and networking protocols :  MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 661 standard and bus protocols, and TCP / IP network applications.

Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams.

Implementation of the Zero Trust security framework

Experience with the Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) information assurance system

Mission Systems :

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.