Collins Aerospace
Principle Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
Principle Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite)
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Principle Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite)
role at
Collins Aerospace
Date Posted:
2025-09-11
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:
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
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Overview
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 not just designing systems; we’re crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us.
As our next Principal Systems Engineer, you will take on a senior leadership role and leverage your extensive experience to oversee and drive the entire systems engineering process, from requirements development to system architecture, integration, and verification. You will be a key technical authority, providing strategic direction and mentorship to engineering teams while ensuring our aerospace and defense systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
What YOU Will Do:
Requirements Development & Management:
Lead the elicitation, analysis, and management of stakeholder needs and system-level requirements.
Oversee the establishment of traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and test.
Ensure thorough requirements validation with customers and regulatory agencies.
System Architecture & Design:
Develop and approve advanced system concepts, architectures, and interface definitions.
Lead and review trade studies and analysis of alternatives to optimize technical performance, cost, and schedule.
Ensure design consistency and alignment with system requirements and mission objectives.
Integration & Verification:
Define and oversee verification and validation (V&V) strategies for system-level requirements.
Supervise integration activities across subsystems, hardware, and software.
Collaborate with test engineering to ensure comprehensive and effective system-level testing.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as the primary technical authority and interface between customers, program management, and engineering teams.
Provide strategic technical guidance, mentorship, and decision support across multidisciplinary teams.
Present system designs, status, and risks to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Risk & Configuration Management:
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle.
Oversee configuration management, change control, and baseline maintenance.
Ensure strict compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Lifecycle Support:
Lead design reviews, milestone decisions, and readiness assessments.
Support sustainment activities, upgrades, and technology insertions.
Provide strategic technical inputs to proposals, cost estimates, and planning efforts.
Qualifications YOU Must Have:
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.
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Three (3) years of experience in requirements development, system architecture, and integration at a senior level.
Two (2) years of verification and validation (V&V) methodologies.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.
Certification in relevant industry standards (e.g., INCOSE CSEP).
Extensive experience with risk management and configuration management processes.
Prior experience leading large-scale projects or managing cross-functional teams.
Proven track record of technical leadership and strategic collaboration.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
What We Offer:
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 such as 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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
Salary range: 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role, function and responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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 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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Principle Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite)
role at
Collins Aerospace
Date Posted:
2025-09-11
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:
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
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Overview
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 not just designing systems; we’re crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us.
As our next Principal Systems Engineer, you will take on a senior leadership role and leverage your extensive experience to oversee and drive the entire systems engineering process, from requirements development to system architecture, integration, and verification. You will be a key technical authority, providing strategic direction and mentorship to engineering teams while ensuring our aerospace and defense systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
What YOU Will Do:
Requirements Development & Management:
Lead the elicitation, analysis, and management of stakeholder needs and system-level requirements.
Oversee the establishment of traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and test.
Ensure thorough requirements validation with customers and regulatory agencies.
System Architecture & Design:
Develop and approve advanced system concepts, architectures, and interface definitions.
Lead and review trade studies and analysis of alternatives to optimize technical performance, cost, and schedule.
Ensure design consistency and alignment with system requirements and mission objectives.
Integration & Verification:
Define and oversee verification and validation (V&V) strategies for system-level requirements.
Supervise integration activities across subsystems, hardware, and software.
Collaborate with test engineering to ensure comprehensive and effective system-level testing.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as the primary technical authority and interface between customers, program management, and engineering teams.
Provide strategic technical guidance, mentorship, and decision support across multidisciplinary teams.
Present system designs, status, and risks to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Risk & Configuration Management:
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle.
Oversee configuration management, change control, and baseline maintenance.
Ensure strict compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Lifecycle Support:
Lead design reviews, milestone decisions, and readiness assessments.
Support sustainment activities, upgrades, and technology insertions.
Provide strategic technical inputs to proposals, cost estimates, and planning efforts.
Qualifications YOU Must Have:
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.
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Three (3) years of experience in requirements development, system architecture, and integration at a senior level.
Two (2) years of verification and validation (V&V) methodologies.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.
Certification in relevant industry standards (e.g., INCOSE CSEP).
Extensive experience with risk management and configuration management processes.
Prior experience leading large-scale projects or managing cross-functional teams.
Proven track record of technical leadership and strategic collaboration.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
What We Offer:
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 such as 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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
Salary range: 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role, function and responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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