Senior Principal Platform Systems Engineer - UH-60M(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAL31: Huntsville, AL 420 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806-4545 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our efforts in developing next-generation capabilities for the UH-60M Black Hawk program, supporting both U.S. Army and international customers.

This is a key technical leadership role focused on software systems architecture, avionics integration, and collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams.

What You Will Do:

• Architect software requirements using simulations and subsystem interfacing, applying deep knowledge of avionic applications.
• Lead Change Control Board (CCB) activities to manage engineering changes and system updates.
• Drive and support technical input for bids and proposals.
• Collaborate in all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including:
• Requirements analysis and capture
• System and subsystem design
• Software requirements definition
• Integration and formal verification testing
• Work closely with systems and software engineers, following Collins Aerospace engineering standards and processes.
• Lead discussions with customers alongside program chiefs and systems architects.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites, domestically and internationally (less than 10%).

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Proven experience as a technical lead or system architect on complex engineering programs.
• Experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.
• Experience delivering meeting project schedules.
• Familiarity with system engineering processes and tools

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience with avionics product certification.
• Proficiency with tools such as SVN, DOORS, Cameo, and Atlassian.
• Understanding of CMMI or DO-178 derived development processes.
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Flight displays, communication and navigation systems, flight management, mission equipment
  • Human factors and human-machine interface (HMI) design
• Experience with data communication protocols such as:
  • Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and practices

What We Offer:

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

This position may be eligible for relocation to Huntsville, AL.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers,