Job Description

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 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’ll Do:

• Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.

• Design, develop, and model complex systems and sub-systems.

• Create and verify system and sub-system test procedures.

• Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.

• Leverage JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

• Plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.

• Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements.

• Represent the Systems Engineering team in customer and internal meetings.

• Bridge the gap between functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders.

• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands-on. (On-site presence required.)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations + 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field + 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• Leadership and mentoring experience with systems engineering teams.

• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders.

• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience designing network architectures using physical and virtual networks with VMware or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) in cloud and hybrid environments.

• Proficiency with MBSE tools like MagicDraw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.

• Expertise in building complex SysML models, including developing activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc.

• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.

• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.

• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).

• Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.

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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.

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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.


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The salary range for this role is 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 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.

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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