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# Principal Systems Engineer - Airborne Platforms (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Digital Data, Ethernet, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Subversion, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3, DOORS (Software), Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6699160DA2FA42F2B1531E39605CCD7A/job/

## 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
 * Effectively communicate in a professional manner
 * Must also be willing and able to travel (domestic and international)
 * Excel working in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers
 * Consistently produce superior results, keeping projects on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Experience with SVN, DOORS, Python, and/or Atlassian tools
 * Knowledge of CMMI or DO-178 derived processes
 * Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering practices
 * Experience executing formal and functional testing
 * Knowledge in the following technical areas: flight displays, communication and navigation radio controls, flight management systems, weapons and mission equipment, human factors/human-machine interface
 * Knowledge in the following digital data protocols: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429

## Description

* Verification of software requirements by creating and running functional tests in a laboratory test environment utilizing a combination of simulations and interfacing subsystems.
 * Assisting in other elements of the system engineering process including requirements analysis and capture, system/sub-system design, software requirements definition, integration, and formal test for requirement verification.
 * Will perform these assignments in conjunction with other system and software engineers using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.