Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Integration Lead - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

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:

SC - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Integration Lead - (Onsite)

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace 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.

Role Description:   

Proprietary Platforms is paving the way when it comes to product pull through across Collins Aerospace in support of Next Generation Platforms. In order to do this effectively, products must be integrated and tested within a system of systems lab environment to verify everything works as expected prior to becoming a customer deliverable. Proprietary Platforms is seeking a Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineering to help define the future of the Next Gen Platforms Systems Integration Labs across Mission Systems.

This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.  

Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Cedar Rapids, IA location.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU will do:  

• You will design, plan, and implement multiple Systems Integration Labs for Proprietary Platforms and Mission Systems

• You will work across business units and product organizations to understand program and product operational requirements

• You will develop strategic Systems Integration Lab roadmaps

• You will drive technical execution and communication across the PMT and Executive Leadership

• May travel up to 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

• Active and transferable U.S. Government (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government (DoD) Top Secret Clearance

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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

• Experience in mission systems start up procedures including but not limited to cybersecurity, network configuration, key distribution, secure boot, and latency

• Hands-on experience in systems and software integration including experience with design, development, and testing of customer hardware and software systems & systems of systems of high complexity

• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues

• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle

• Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentation

• Experience problem solving and debugging

• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware & software design teams

• Experience with initial lab design and capabilities definition

• Experience developing and formalizing integration plans and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work

• Experience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfaces

Qualifications We Pref