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# Principal Systems Engineer, Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $118,300 - $224,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Firmware, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/931c30c7-da12-4ef5-948d-494e141165b3/principal-systems-engineer-responsible-systems-engineer-rse

## About the Role

* Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience
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 * Experience with at least one of the following: systems software, systems firmware, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
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 * Experience in test planning, verification of system requirements and/or system qualification
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 * Active and transferable Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date.
\n, * Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics
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 * Experience in the Defense Industry and specifically with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as Department of Defense customer infrastructure experience.
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 * Experience using Agile framework development methods / processes
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 * Customer focus and collaboration skills
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 * Experience with performance analysis
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 * Experience with DOORS, Cameo and/or cPDM
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 * Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
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 * Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Cost Account Management (CAM) Certification
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## Description

As a Principal Systems Engineer - Responsible Systems Engineer you will lead the effort to update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications and be the Systems technical lead ensuring all requirements are being assessed during Verification and Qualification testing. You will engage with the Systems and Hardware teams and Chief Engineer on a variety of program technical tasks.