> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/654562-senior-principal-systems-engineer-milav-opas](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/654562-senior-principal-systems-engineer-milav-opas). 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). --- # Senior Principal Systems Engineer - MilAv OPAS... - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb04ku ## About the Role + Demonstrated time management skills - ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and coordinate work. + Succeed while leading in a team environment. + Manage work-processes, optimization methods, and risk management tools for large or complex projects. + Monitors budgets, cost, effectiveness, and reliability of activities and make recommendations to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and ensure that standards are met. + Willingness to travel (domestic and international <35%). Qualifications You Must Have: + Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. + The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. + DO-178 or similar certification-based development experience. + Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing). Qualifications We Prefer: + Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry + AGILE development experience + Project Management, Earned Value, and Risk Management experience + Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) ## Description + Expectations include leading a cross-functional team daily and coordinating regularly with engineering and project management to ensure success of the product and program. + This individual will lead quality, cost, scheduling, and scope while navigating the various team dynamics present. + Additionally, as a product line, this role entails working with each products architect, the VSL, and business development to define the product line roadmaps and drive for funding to ensure the product line is ready for the next mission as a function of AOP/SFP planning. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)