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Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Principal Systems Engineer – Visual Products (Onsite) *DoD Secret Clearance Required*

Position Description: 

The candidate will be the day-to-day representative of Collins Simulation Visual Products for internal and external meetings in a classified environment on a large, long-term program, while liaising with the rest of the Visual Products Systems Engineering team based primarily in Salt Lake City, UT.  The candidate will report to a manager based in Salt Lake City, coordinate extensively with the Visual Products Manager based in Salt Lake City, and be tightly integrated with the Systems Engineering and Project Engineering teams onsite in Sterling.  Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously are an absolute must! 

The candidate shall possess strong Systems Engineering skills and be responsible for managing requirements, updating plans and documentation, preparing presentations to senior internal leadership and customers, and will meet with customers on a recurring basis.  The candidate shall possess a solid technical base and shall be trainable to operate and perform minor maintenance on visual products.  Prior experience with image generators, visual display systems, or other simulation products are a big plus, though not required.  The candidate shall be comfortable splitting time between classified and unclassified environments, and current clearances are highly preferred.  This is a high-visibility role with promotion upside for strong performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required 
• Outstanding communication, teamwork, organization, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes and documentation, such as requirements management in JAMA, DOORS, or similar, and maintenance of planning documentation.
• Strong conceptual, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizen with Active Secret Security Clearance or higher, or active within last 24 months.
• Ability to travel 10 of the time

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of core concepts of simulator visual systems, such as image generators, display systems and/or databases.
• A formal degree or certificate in Systems Engineering.
• Direct experience with JAMA, DOORS, or other requirements management software.
• Strong computer skills and the utilization of MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Visio.
• Experience with programming languages, such as Python or C++.

Collins STS, a division of Collins Aerospace within Raytheon Technologies, has more than 40 years of history creating high-performance graphics and display systems.  Collins STS supplies a range of graphics and display solutions for military and commercial applications including commercial and military aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, and other applications for training and testing.  Our capabilities and experience have made Collins STS a leading supplier of high-performance simulation systems.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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