> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4720960-principal-integration-test-engineer-secure-systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4720960-principal-integration-test-engineer-secure-systems). 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 Integration & Test Engineer - Secure Systems - **Company:** Collins Aerospace - **Location:** Palo, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500 - $204,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Cyber Security, Digital Electronics, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, System on a Chip, Trusted Systems - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a0d250fa-7c10-4209-a1c6-f294c2599830 ## About the Role * Experience with embedded systems development * Experience with leading integration and test activities for embedded systems * Experience with generating Integration and Test Plans for embedded systems and digital hardware * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required * 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 Qualifications We Prefer * Current US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance * Experience supporting security accreditation, certification, and cybersecurity verification activities * Experience with full stack software development and integration, including Board Support Package (BSP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and Embedded Linux * Experience with embedded hardware board bringup and test fixturing * Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar. ## Description The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today's multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers' demanding needs. The High Assurance Devices Engineering team seeks a Principal Integration and Test lead with a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. The Integration and Test lead is a leader who is responsible for ensuring the successful verification and validation for High Assurance Devices across the department. 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. What You Will Do * Perform Formal Verification and Validation testing events such as ENV/EMI/Security Verification/TEMPEST/Design Verification * Integrate and support virtual and development board test environments, combining the latest in SW virtualization with the latest in System On Chip embedded development. * Collaborate with Software, Firmware, Board Support Package, Systems, and Hardware Engineers to build the next generation of Embedded Secure Systems * Collaborate with Systems Architects, Product Owners, Chief Engineers, to generate Integration and Test Environments and Plans * Mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification.