> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3015514-senior-principal-systems-engineer-active-clearance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3015514-senior-principal-systems-engineer-active-clearance). 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). --- # Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Active Clearance - **Company:** Collins Aerospace - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $276,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Scrum Methodology, Subsystems, Technical Data Management Systems, SC Clearance - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7fcac7b28891a428 ## About the Role * Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) focusing on Earned Value (EV). Worked Agile programs for entire systems engineering lifecycle (Design -> Requirements -> Test) * Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools. * Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile Environment * Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance * Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date, * Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management. * Experience capturing customer requirements, design concept development, and deriving and tracing system and sub-system level requirements. * Experience with peer review processes, configuration and change management. Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools. ## Description The Secure Subsystems Engineering team seeks a Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead with a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. The IPT Lead ensures the Scrum Team is focused on developing the right things and performs Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities. The IPT Lead is a technical leader embedded within the Scrum Teams to provide technical guidance, influence work backlog, and collaborate with Product Management to plan and deliver solutions. This role will contribute to a team responsible for systems and cyber security engineering tasks related to our next-generation security-enabled mission computing, crypto, and cross-domain technologies, maturing products from low TRL through a program of record accreditation and factory production. We are looking for talented individuals who are influencers, problem-solvers, collaborators and desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. What You Will Do: * Lead and mentor a Systems Engineering Scrum Team through Design and Development efforts on a scaled agile program * Communicate with multiple levels of management, team members, and customers. * Interface with multiple Hardware and Software Scrum Teams to work through dependencies and technical challenges * Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met * Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete projects to ensure business targets are met * Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource cost and forecasting reports * Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved * Meet with the project team regularly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks * Conduct critical path analysis and work closely with the program leadership to manage tasks and workflow * Monitor and assess project issues, escalates when necessary, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives * Provide support for proposals and bids, and using estimation tools Sign-on Bonus Eligible What You Will Learn: * You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career * You will obtain invaluable experience working with our security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team * You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you, 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. * Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. 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