Principle Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance

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 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

At Collins Aerospace, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation time, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, life insurance and disability coverage, optional insurances, parental leave benefits, health and wellness programs, and more!

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.