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# Senior Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering...

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $276,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Distributed Simulation, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, System-level Testing
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gi54kp

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings expert level systems engineering experience, strong knowledge of avionics or mission systems, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a defense or aerospace environment., + Typically requires a degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, 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 DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date

 + U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contrac

 + Experience with avionics, radar systems, or airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platforms

 + Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., requirements, design, integration, V&V)

Qualifications We Prefer:

 + 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or simulation/training systems

 + Strong communication and collaboration skills

 + Experience with naval aviation platforms

 + Background in simulation and training system development

 + Familiarity with real-time systems, distributed simulation or virtual training environments

 + Experience with hardware/software integration and lab environments

 + Experience with systems modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS, or similar)

 + Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and standards

## Description

+ Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment

 + Develop and manage system requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans

 + Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions

 + Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions

 + Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) activities and maintain system architecture artifacts

 + Conduct system-level testing, validation, and verification to ensure performance meets operational needs

 + Interface with customers, program managers, and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements

 + Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery

 + Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems

 + Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes


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