Principal Systems Engineer - NC3 Programs (onsite)

Principal Systems Engineer

Embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we're modernizing Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capabilities as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's strategic command and control military aircraft recapitalization programs.

As our next Principal Systems Engineer and as a member of our team, you will be provided with 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.

What You Will Do:

• You will be engaged with systems requirements modeling activities in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment using SysML with Cameo.

• Serve as a systems architect or as systems engineering focal to capture, analyze, decompose, model, translate and create requirements for large complex systems.

• Mentor team in the development of functional, interface and performance specifications for hardware and software implementation, including identifying and documenting architecturally significant requirements and technical risk areas.

• You will support technical proposal preparation and/or serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal and customer reviews.

• You will interface with customers and use oral and written skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders and team members.

• Develop technical & product roadmaps and competitive assessments in area of expertise.

• Recommend and help implement new approaches, tools, and techniques based on needs identified in metric and defect trends on current and related programs.

• Develop and/or utilize prognostic metrics for system design and development. Review metrics and defects trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements.

• You will be working on-site presence in a classified lab space

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the Collins Aerospace solutions developed for military platforms.

• You will learn to apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to cutting edge solutions for emerging technologies.

• You will learn SEER parametric estimation tools for proposals/bids.

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 Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

• Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of System requirements

• Experience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle

• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with RF Systems and/or Mission Systems solutions.

• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent) using SysML.

• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.

• Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value management experience.

• Participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g. SEER products).

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, 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!