> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4646140-principal-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4646140-principal-systems-engineer). 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 - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500 - $204,500 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Software Verification - **Published:** November 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/40329f7a-3336-42d4-9391-2a6cdb578295/principal-systems-engineer ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date\n, Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience \n * \n Experience with at least one of the following: software, firmware or configurable logic, hardware, integration, and/or test \n * \n Experience in one or more of the following areas: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); requirements development; requirements management; requirements verification; CONOPS management; and system architecture \n