Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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 Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Applied Research & Technology (AR&T) organization is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Systems Integration Engineer to lead complex integration and field demonstration activities supporting military customers and advanced mission‑critical systems. This senior-level role provides strategic technical leadership and serves as the primary authority during onsite customer engagements, field events, and multi-domain integration efforts. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise operating across highly secure environments, demonstrates exceptional leadership in multidisciplinary, customer settings, and excels in driving results in dynamic, fast-paced operational scenarios.

What You Will Do
    • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for system integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, and multi-domain applications, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals
    • Coordinate integration across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, hardware, test, networking, and cybersecurity engineering
    • Propose, capture, plan and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required)
    • Serve as the primary technical interface to U.S. and international military customers during integration, evaluation, and demonstration activities
    • Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning hardware interfaces, embedded software, networking, communications systems, and mission‑system components
    • Develop integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports suitable for military programs and security‑controlled environments
    • Ensure adherence to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations
    • Mentor junior and mid‑level integration engineers, promoting disciplined integration practices aligned with team standards
    • Represent Collins Aerospace as a senior technical leader at high-profile mission effectiveness events, capability demonstrations, and customer engagements, showcasing thought leadership, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills
    • Travel up to 50% to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations

Qualifications You Must Have
    • Extensive experience in Mission Systems, aerospace, defense, or military‑relevant system integration roles
    • Ability to work within multiple security domains and follow all classified handling procedures
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts
    • 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
    • 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 

Qualifications We Prefer
    • Experience leading integration and demonstrated activities for military systems or in secure operational environments
    • Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies
    • Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems)
    • Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross‑domain solutions
    • Background in systems engineering, real‑time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures
    • Prior experience delivering high‑visibility capa