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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Comms (Onsite) - **Company:** Collins Aerospace - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, MagicDraw, System-level Testing, DO-178B - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7227973a831c7842 ## About the Role * 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 Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start. * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance * Leadership and mentoring experience systems engineering teams. * Demonstrated experience with RF equipment and applications including link budget analysis, co-site analysis, government and commercial data waveforms, and user/mission system integration * Prior experience with VLF, LF, HF, V/UHF, and Milsatcom * Embedded development including interface definition, requirements, and use case development * Experience with system architecture development, and systems, software, and hardware engineering. * Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools - Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases. * Experience with proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews Qualifications we prefer: * Experience with aircraft level system integration + Development of integration and test plans, test cases, and procedures + Development and execution of product and system level tests to include experience with automation test tools or scripting * Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect * Experience with regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and ARP 4754 * Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams * Experience with virtualization technologies * Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 661 standard and bus protocols * Experience with TCP/IP network applications development * Experience on an NC3 program ## Description * Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews * Ensure the development and management of technical risks and develops and executes mitigation plans * Recommend investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization's projects. * Participate and lead bids and proposals * Apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle. * Serve as design authority for our Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) NC3 systems. * Contribute as a subject matter expert to the design and architecture of a complex communications-based system of systems * Lead development and communication of roadmaps for ISSE projects, associated technologies, and product lines * Advise engineering managers, program managers, business development managers, product line managers, and component architects * Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers and suppliers * Serve as the primary technology and systems engineering focal point for leadership and the customer for ISSE mission equipment packages/solutions * Coordinate across strategic business units for alignment of portfolio roadmaps * Monitor cost and schedule and reporting project status to program management and engineering leadership * Work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, individual contributors on the program team, and external stakeholders ## Related Videos - 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