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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - SOA Caas Test Lead... - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Ethernet, Formal Verification, Microsoft Office, Service-Oriented Architecture, Verification and Validation (Software), Subversion, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, System-level Testing - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn10x1 ## About the Role + 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. + Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance after day 1. + Experience in systems engineering, avionics integration, system verification, or requirements-based testing. + Experience independently leading complex engineering or test activities. Qualifications We Prefer: + Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III Flight Physical. + Collins Aerospace Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience. + Avionics Test Lead, Flight Test Engineer/Director, Systems Integration Lead, or similar technical leadership experience. + Military or civil aircraft avionics integration and test experience. + Experience troubleshooting complex integrated avionics systems. + Working knowledge of Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429. + Experience with TLDB, DOORS, PREP, JIRA, SVN, and Microsoft Office. + Experience developing requirements, test plans/procedures, and verification artifacts. + Experience working directly with government customers and military aircrew. + Demonstrated technical mentorship and strong communication skills. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the SOA CAAS Test Lead. This position requires a self-starter capable of independently leading complex test activities, solving technical problems, mentoring engineers, and working directly with our government customers. What You Will Do: + Lead SOA CAAS system-level test activities including requirements-based verification, robustness testing, lab integration, and aircraft testing. + Own test planning, readiness, execution, status, and technical coordination for CAAS software releases and system updates. + Develop and review requirements, test procedures, test plans, schedules, reports, and verification artifacts. + Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex hardware, software, aircraft, and interface integration issues. + Coordinate test activities across Platform Systems, software CSCIs, architecture, safety, airworthiness, program leadership, and customer stakeholders. + Maintain and integrate Collins Aerospace and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) within system integration laboratories. + Support aircraft ground and flight test activities, including preparation, configuration, troubleshooting, and data analysis. + Provide technical mentorship and direction to systems and test engineers. + Represent the SOA CAAS team in technical discussions with customers and internal engineering organizations. + Support bids and pursuits through test planning, technical input, and engineering estimates. + Willingness to travel domestically and potentially internationally, typically <10% annually, with schedule flexibility during formal test events. What You Will Learn: + Expand your expertise in CAAS architecture, integration, qualification, and aircraft testing. + Lead multidisciplinary test activities from initial planning through formal verification and aircraft execution. + Build direct relationships with government customers, operators, and test organizations.Influence future CAAS capabilities, test strategies, and the technical development of the SOA CAAS team. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Defeat that legacy monster! 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