Solution Design Engineer (onsite)

Solution Design Engineer

Our Digital Technology (DT) Solutions Design and Networking team is seeking a Solution Design Engineer for an on-site role based in Richardson, TX. In this senior-level position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge, secure, air-gapped technology solutions in support of mission-critical programs. This role requires a high level of independence and technical expertise to ensure the successful design and execution of complex systems in a highly secure environment.

This position is 100% onsite in Richardson, TX, and requires a DoD Secret clearance. Top Secret Preferred. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for site visits or project-related activities.

What you will do:

• Design, deploy, and optimize secure technology solutions for air-gapped networks, focusing on network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system design.
• Lead the development of high-performance infrastructure solutions to meet mission-critical objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate secure technologies in regulated environments and ensure compliance with DoD standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST).
• Oversee system implementation and integration, ensuring operational and security requirements are met.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on system design, troubleshooting, and secure deployments.
• Create technical documentation, including system/network diagrams, design specs, and operational procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges in classified environments.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to enhance system effectiveness and security.

Qualifications you must have:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Expertise in system design, evaluating, selecting, and integrating enterprise solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security controls for classified and air-gapped environments (encryption, network segmentation, secure communications).
• In-depth experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NISPOM, DAAPM, NIST, NIAP, CNSSI 1253, JSIG).
• Experience in Requirements Decomposition, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and ITIL Lifecycle.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Experience developing technical documentation, including high-level diagrams and design specifications.
• Strong understanding of network technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) in secure environments.
• Proven technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering solutions aligned with business and security goals.
• Familiarity with TOGAF methodology and its application in designing large-scale, secure systems.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), TOGAF, or equivalent).
• Experience in designing solutions for classified and air-gapped networks, with a focus on system security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery, and system optimization for secure, mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with TOGAF certification or experience applying TOGAF principles to solution design and development.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and automation tools in a secure environment.
• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance within DoD-regulated environments.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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.
• And more!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent, and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

We are redefining aerospace. 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.