Principal Systems Engr – MBSE/Cloud Computing, SAOC (Onsite)

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 modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capability as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program to recapitalize the E-4B fleet with next-generation capabilities. 

As our next Principal Systems Engineer and as a member of Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE), we will provide 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. 

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What YOU Will Do: 

• Capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements. 

• Design, develop, and model systems and sub-systems. 

• Develop and verify test procedures at the system and sub-system levels. 

• Building complicated models using SysML for activity, state, block diagrams, and use cases. 

• Utilize JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria. 

• Plan project level work and meet schedule, cost, and performance goals. 

• Manage program technical risks by evaluating requirements and design aspects. 

• Represent Systems engineering team at internal and external customer meetings. 

• Serve as a liaison between functional discipline groups and internal and external customers 

• Requires on-site presence in a classified lab space. 

What YOU Will Learn: 

• Collins Aerospace solutions developed for military platforms. 

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

• How to apply Cloud Computing in an innovation application. 

• Become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems. 

Qualifications YOU Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. 

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance.  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance  

• Proven experience designing network architectures using physical and virtual networks with VMWare or other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) in cloud and hybrid environments. 

• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Systems Engineers. 

• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders. 

• Proven experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements. 

• Proven experience with MBSE, with in depth knowledge of tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect. 

• Proven experience building complicated models using SysML for activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc. 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Agile experience working as a scrum master, product owner, or other agile leadership roles. 

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

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

• Experience with processes such as peer review, configuration, and change management. 

• Participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions. 

• Experience with Military concepts of operations or radio performance standards. 

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.  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.   

reempowerprogram  

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.    

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 

• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position 

* 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.  
 
 
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