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# Principal Systems Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, Data Ingestion, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Kubernetes, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usf9f9a94f97e7abc4e4753c75501d3241/eaa

## About the Role

Experience in systems engineering: requirements, architecture, integration, verification.
Demonstrated experience defining product features, writing clear user stories, and maintaining a prioritized backlog.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines
Experience with cloud-based or distributed systems.
Strong understanding of interface and configuration management.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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:
CompTIA Security+
Experience with containerized/cloudnative architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, managed services).
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD.
Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools.
Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design methodologies.

## Description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to perform a Product Owner role supporting the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on applying systems engineering practices across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and technical leadership to deliver secure, cloud-enabled mission capabilities. The team designs and tests enhancements to cloud-enabled systems responsible for ingesting, tagging, and auditing mission data while ensuring security, integrity, and availability. Work is performed using modern agile methods in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Position includes occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel (up to 25%). An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.
What You Will Do:
Product Ownership
Engage users and stakeholders to validate operational needs
Build, refine, and prioritize the technical backlog with stakeholders
Perform Increment Planning based on needs, priorities and team capacity
Lead technical discussions across multi-discipline teams
Provide guidance and make decisions for the product team as the voice of the customer/user
System Architecture & Design
Refine architectures, interfaces, and end to end data flows
Support decisions on cloud deployment patterns, containerization, and security controls
Maintain system baselines and alignment across engineering teams
Define and interpret acceptance criteria for development teams
Integration & Verification
Oversee installation, deployment, and test of distributed, cloud-enabled mission applications
Review and guide verification strategies, test procedures, automated scripts, and manual tests
Own acceptance criteria and review demonstrations to verify acceptance criteria have been met
Configuration & Interface Management
Manage technical baselines through disciplined configuration processes
Participate in interface control working groups and resolve interface issues
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and mission assurance requirements
What You Will Learn:
Evolution of mission systems across cloud, cyber, data ingestion, and distributed architectures
Integration of Systems Engineering with DevSecOps and modern deployment pipelines
How operational constraints influence architectural and sustainment decisions
Strategies for balancing modernization with legacy system interoperability
Qualifications You Must Have


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