Senior Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary group of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. We are a growing business developing new products in an aggressive and competitive market. The new designs are exciting and technically challenging. 

Collins Aerospace is hiring Senior Systems Engineers to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. We support multiple contracts and are seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth. In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, development, and integration of products, from concept to production.  You will collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system performance and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

What You Will Do
   • Collaborate with cross-functional team members (hardware and software engineers) to ensure system compatibility and performance
   • Conduct product, subsystem, and/or system-level testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and functionality
   • Support the transition of products from prototype to production, including design reviews and documentation
   • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to enhance product performance and features
   • Maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders to align project milestones and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have
   • Strong knowledge of the full Systems Engineering V – from CONOPS development to Sustainment
   • Proven experience analyzing and developing interfaces and interface documentation
   • Experience with defining, decomposing, and deriving requirements
   • Desire to build upon testing knowledge and experience
   • Ability to execute in a leadership role within an Agile team
   • 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
   • Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
   • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer
   • Experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs
   • Experience with audio and video (hardware or software) product integration
   • Experience with integrating communication Radio and Systems: SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, or V/UHF
   • Experience with computer networking including API development and systems security
   • Proficiency in tooling to include CAMEO, Rhapsody, Microsoft products, or tasking boards (Jira, IBM EWM, etc.)
   • Experience with and knowledge of scripting for analysis or build and test automation
   • Prior Mechanical Engineering and/or Hardware Integration experience
   • A current active Top Secret Clearance

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 sessi