Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Collaborative Mission Autonomy (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. By reaching across the markets, we serve and drawing on our vast portfolio of expertise, we are making the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day. As the industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life. And together, we're redefining the future of aerospace.

Our Collaborative Mission Autonomy team is looking for an experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our team.  This is an onsite position and can be located in McKinney, TX or El Segundo, CA.  This position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance prior to the first day in order to access classified information. 

At Collins Aerospace, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.  

What You Will Do :

• Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams composed of systems, software, test, and hardware engineers
• Have the opportunity to lead a cross-discipline integrated product team.
• Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support.
• Support systems engineering program deliverables, including but not limited to model-based engineering models, systems architecture artifacts & description documents, and instruction manuals.
• Support and opportunity to lead requirements development & management for our autonomy products, starting from operational analysis down to systems/software requirements.
• Collaborate with customer and user community to develop and refine autonomous system.
• Support the Systems Engineering leadership team to provide an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations. 
• Demonstrate completion of assigned tasks on time and on budget, and completed work products are of high quality.
• Willingness to travel to support working groups, system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities.  This position will require up to 25% domestic travel.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with other team members, teammates, and disciplines.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Experience with requirements decomposition and integration of complex software and hardware systems to enable successful flight tests
• Experience with Integration & Test activities (e.g., Test coordinator/director, writing IV&V plans, gate reviews, etc.)This will include experience working in modern digital engineering development environments and driving integration and test events via Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and full air vehicle integration flight testing
• Experience with requirement management and related tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS/DOORS Next Generation
• Domain knowledge in Autonomy systems development and Operational Analysis
• Experience with Cognitive Systems Engineering and working with pilots to design systems based on how they will be used
• Experience with all aspects required to successfully execute on flight test demonstrations of autonomous systems
• Must have previous experience leading a team, Integrated Product Team, or similar, and work well with other team members and across disciplines.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Qualifications We Prefer:​
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Systems/Software Architecture, Network Communications, and Datalinks.
• Experience in technical writing (e.g., System Engineering Management Plans, Technical reports, Engineering notebooks, Test Plans, Instruction manuals, etc.)
• Experience with System Modeling Language (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) toolsets  (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational Rhapsody)
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation, Python language
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as: Agile development/lifecycle, Test Driven Development.
• Demonstrated work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Engineering from and ABET approved college or university.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance

What We Offer​:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Relocation Assistance

• And More!

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• 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  
• Learn More & Apply Now!​

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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. ​

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

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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.  ​

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

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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