Principal Systems Engineer - SATCOM (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2025-05-22
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.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 not just designing systems; we're crafting the backbone of mission systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Pr. Systems Engineer and as a member of Strategic Solutions (SS), you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.

As a Principal Systems Engineer on the Strategic Solutions engineering team, we will equip you with the opportunities and resources necessary to develop your expertise in the systems engineering lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the communications and nuclear deterrence sectors at Collins Aerospace. This role will be part of a geographically distributed team responsible for the integration of our satellite communications capabilities. We are looking for talented individuals with prior experience developing and integrating satellite communications systems that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

You will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace.

This position is for onsite work inRichardson, TX.

What YOU will do:

• YOU will work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals and other internal/external stakeholders while executing model-based systems engineering development activities for strategic programs.

• YOU will participate in the systems development lifecycle, developing typical systems artifacts that include trade studies, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, ICD creation, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.

• YOU will participate in and facilitate Agile team ceremonies, Agile sprint reviews, user story refinement and end of sprint product demos.

• YOU will provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

• You will build invaluable experience collaborating with our RF communication experts, certification specialists, customer base, and engineering team, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a cutting-edge SATCOM solution while employing next-generation systems engineering tools and processes.

• You will gain valuable experience through opportunities to lead, including roles such as Subject Matter Expert, Scrum Master, Product Owner, CAM, or Systems Lead

• You will practice the latest modeling techniques with tools and next-generation systems engineering processes

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in military and commercial satellite communication systems in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

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 designing, developing, and integrating satellite communication systems for end users

• Recent and relevant experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements capture, decomposition, system design, integration, verification, and validation. Demonstrated understanding of fundamental systems engineering deliverables, such as requirements specifications, interface control documents, and verification matrices.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing and developing secure communications systems spanning the frequency spectrum

• Experience performing co-site and performance analyses of military Radio Frequency (RF) solutions.

• Experience in defining requirements and working collaboratively with hardware teams to ensure components meet system-level requirements, integrate effectively with software, and comply with physical, environmental, and operational constraints.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end systems architecture governance and design principles

• Experience with MIL-STD hardened environments, ensuring compliance with military specifications for ruggedness, durability, and security.

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.

• Experience developing integration and test plans, test cases and procedures, performed in laboratory and aircraft environments

• Experience with Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.

• 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
• Eligible for Relocation

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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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