Senior Principal Systems Engineer Embedded Communications - Active SECRET Clearance Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IAUSA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Our nations security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that.

The Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) department is responsible for the design test and certification of cross domain technologies and cryptographic products which equip our warfighters to thrive in todays multidomain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security hardened solutions that address our customers demanding needs.

The SPS Systems Engineering team is seeking a Systems Engineer who has a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. This role will contribute to a team that is responsible for systems and cyber security engineering tasks related to our next generation security enabled mission computing crypto and cross domain technologies maturing product from low TRL through program of record accreditation and factory production.

No need to be an established subject matter expert we are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds and so do our employees. If youre passionate about what you could accomplish here wed love to hear from you.

What YOU will do:

• Collaborate with a highly skilled team and internal/external stakeholders to execute system engineering design and development activities for the Cross Domain Solutions product ensuring alignment with project goals

• Lead and contribute to the secure systems development lifecycle by converting customer requirements into welldefined system and subsystem designs considering technical schedule and cost constraints to deliver optimal solutions

• Manage cost accounts for assigned scope closely monitor and report on cost and schedule performance and support earned value metrics to ensure program success and financial control

• Leverage personal experience and industry best practices to proactively identify manage and resolve issues risks and opportunities driving successful project outcomes and team performance

• Facilitate and actively engage in Agile ceremonies including sprint reviews user story refinement and product demos ensuring continuous project improvement and alignment with customer expectations

• Participate in a Systems Engineering Scrum Master or Product Owner rotation contributing to the development and cadence of AGILE plans to ensure timely and efficient delivery

• Lead technical and operational discussions with the program team and external customers providing insights and solutions to ensure successful product development and delivery

• Mentor and support the growth of other engineers in the department assisting with onboarding training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capabilities

• Oversee the development maintenance and of critical program ceremonies documentation and designs to ensure consistency accuracy and alignment with program objectives

• Travel expectations up to 10

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience mentorship opportunities and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our secure processing subject matter experts in addition to security certification specialists our customer base and our product line engineering teams learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product in a world where cyber resiliency is critical to success.
• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an everevolving field. We are growing so can you!

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 or in absence of a degree 14 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with performing secure system and subsystem design requirements decomposition and management technical risk management interface definition integration and test and discipline level management
• Experience working multiple projects and being responsible for multiple concurrent project milestones with overlapping deadlines
• Experience using the Atlassian resource suite specifically: Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Agile development methodology

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools
• Systems engineering experience executing development of security hardened systems/products within a classified development environment.
• Systems experience in platform certifications as it pertains to secure communications applications
• Ability to take on visible leadership role such as Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Background and/or knowledge of Cross Domain Solutions and NCDSMO RaiseTheBar

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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
• And more!

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 youll 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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

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The salary range for this role is 124000 USD 250000 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 candidates 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 shortterm disability longterm 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 collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining 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 companys 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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