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# Principle Simulation Systems Engineer Onsite

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,300 - $224,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Software Debugging, Github, High-Level Architecture, Live Virtual and Constructive, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Multithreading, MagicDraw, Gitlab, Git, Linux Development, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-805--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-805/Principle-Simulation-Systems-Engineer-Onsite_01887694

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

 * Experience serving as a Product Owner, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or equivalent leadership role.
 * Strong systems engineering background, including requirements development, traceability, integration, and verification.
 * Proficiency in C++ software development.
 * Experience supporting software architecture, design, implementation, and debugging activities.
 * Experience conducting peer code reviews and reviewing pull requests in a collaborative development environment.
 * Experience working across cross-functional teams including software, systems, integration, and test engineering.
 * Strong communication, customer engagement, and technical leadership skills.
 * Active Secret security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Advanced STEM degree
 * Experience using AFSIM or other mission analysis simulation tools
 * Experience developing or supporting Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) simulation environments.
 * Experience with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High-Level Architecture (HLA), TENA, or related simulation protocols/frameworks.
 * Experience working within Agile development environments (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, or similar).
 * Experience developing and managing product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
 * Experience with real-time, distributed, or mission-critical software systems.
 * SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), CSPO, or similar Agile certification.
 * Familiarity with source control and CI/CD development workflows (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar).
 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Cameo, or MagicDraw.
 * Experience with Linux development environments.
 * Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
 * Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17/C++20).
 * Experience with multi-threaded, networked, or distributed software architectures.
 * Experience supporting architecture definition and technical roadmaps.
 * INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or related professional certification.

## Description

* Serve as Product Owner for an Agile software development team supporting LVC simulation capabilities.
 * Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned with customer and program objectives.
 * Own and prioritize the product backlog, including features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
 * Lead requirements development, decomposition, traceability, and change management activities.
 * Collaborate with software developers and architects to define technical solutions and implementation approaches.
 * Support development and enhancement of C++-based simulation frameworks and infrastructure.
 * Participate in software design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical trade studies.
 * Review and approve pull requests while promoting software quality, coding standards, and maintainability.
 * Lead system integration, verification, and validation activities across the product lifecycle.
 * Facilitate Agile ceremonies and stakeholder reviews, including sprint planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
 * Identify and mitigate technical, integration, and program risks.
 * Mentor engineers and promote Agile, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering best practices.
 * Perform occasional travel to support project needs (typically less than 10%).