> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1957260-principal-systems-engineer-onsite](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1957260-principal-systems-engineer-onsite). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,300.0 - $224,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, System Testing, Jama (Software), Scripting, Cisco Discovery Protocol, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5822341668 ## About the Role 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, * 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 * Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD 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 * Working knowledge of SE fundamentals with ability to work with all engineering disciplines and program management * Experience system functionality, creating block diagrams, and analyzing system performance via analysis of customer requirements specification * Experience working in Development, System Test and Sell-off, involving Hardware/Software * Experience of industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, for airworthiness, ARINC and RTCA standards are preferred * Experience in System, Software, and Hardware Requirements management/traceability/allocation * Familiarity with EVMS, ETCs, and ECPs * Experience with Test Equipment/Tools, Technical Reviews and Production Readiness, * Minimum 10 years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains: modeling, and simulation, training devices, aerodynamics, flight controls * Familiarity in sub system or systems architecting and system-of-systems definition * Development of Python scripts * Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * Proficient in DOORS and/or JAMA * Experience in Agile development and usage of Agile framework tools such as JIRA/Confluence 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. ## Description * Develop verifiable system level requirement; decompose customer requirements into lower-level system requirements and allocate to the right discipline (HW/SW) * Develop/execute test plans, verification and or acceptance test procedures, development of scripts as well as utilization/configuration of test equipment and tools to verify system requirements and prove compliance * Collaborate with the program team and the customer to produce baseline requirements and our established verification methods to achieve customer acceptance and to also keep track of requirements volatility * Manage updates and timely release of CDRLs/SDRLs, contributing to improvement in documentation cycle time and customer satisfaction * Contribute to technical interchange meetings and design reviews (TRR, PDR, CDR). 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