Principal Systems Engineer - (onsite)

Principal Systems Engineer/Network Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer/Network Engineer to work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO. This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Specific tasks will include but are not limited to:

• The candidate will serve as a Network Virtualization Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.
• Candidate will be a primary Network Virtualization Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program responsible for planning, deploying integrating and testing upgrades to the c2BMC Network to operational sites.
• Must be able to travel to alternate work locations such as Schriever SFB, CO., to execute job duties such as deployments.
• Experience working on site and with teammates from multiple companies and in geographically locations.

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.
• Experience virtual machine troubleshooting and performance issues.
• Experience creating VM deployment templates and automated deployments.
• Understanding of Network Attached storage, specifically NetApp FAS series.
• Familiarity with agile principles and the ability to work with different teams within an organization.
• Experience user of the Confluence and JIRA tools and interface specifications to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities.
• Must possess IAT Level II certification.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. (with SCI eligibility)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience working with Missile Defense Agency and experience on the C2BMC Program
• Experience with Agile Methods

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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance
• 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!

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.