Principal Systems Engineer - Visual Systems (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-ORLANDO-13501 ~ 13501 Ingenuity Dr ~ INGENUITY, Ste 100

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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.

This position fills the need for a Systems Engineer to execute delivery of visual products for flight simulators on a key US military aircraft. The person who fills this role may lead or assist with other program deliveries, internal product development, or bids and proposals. They will oversee technical teams installing Collins visual systems, represent Collins in front of customers, and lead product acceptance test events. The candidate must possess a solid technical background and have demonstrated ability to resolve complex challenges. They must have a keen ability to understand the architecture of complex systems and practical ability to troubleshoot issues, including comfort with hands-on equipment work. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and teamwork skills and outstanding communication skills. They will have experience with decomposition and verification of technical requirements. Prior experience with flight simulation or visual display products, such as projection systems or image generators, is highly desired.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Strong conceptual, planning, and problem-solving skills and a robust technical background

• Experience with validation and verification of technical requirements

• Ability to travel up-to 50% of the time

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active Secret Security Clearance Preferred

• Knowledge of core concepts of simulator visual systems, such as display systems or image generators

• Experience with SolidWorks preferred

• Previous mechanical design experience preferred

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!  

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

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 u