Principal Systems Engineer (HYBRID)
Quick Summary
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~1 min read- Experience with design and requirements derivation for software; some coaching and mentoring experience.
- 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
- Experience with any of the following systems: Link 16 Tactical Data Link (J series messages), VMF (K series messages), Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems or Combat/Fire Control systems.
- Understand and apply commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the systems engineering field (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, Mil-Std-499B).
- Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, and Cameo.
- Experience with configuration and test of cloud-based software deployments.
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and applying them as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Solipsys is a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace/RTX and is an industry leader in the development of command-and-control software systems and operates in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced business environment with both commercial and Government customers, including a mix of domestic and international pursuits and programs. We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work in Fulton, MD.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Serve as a technical lead and systems engineer on challenging software development projects such as the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) or the Battlespace Command and Control Center (BC3).
- →Be engaged with exciting and innovative advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies.
- →Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks including system requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (IV&V).
- →Serve as Technical Leader of medium to large engineering development teams.
- →Act as systems engineering discipline subject matter expert for department, mentoring other engineers and solving critical technical problems with innovative solutions.
- →Travel to customer sites as needed.
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What We Offer
~1 min readSome of our competitive benefits package includes:
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.
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Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 8, 2026
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