Principal Systems Engineer - Visual Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HUT31: Salt Lake City, UT 600 Komas Drive , Salt Lake City, UT, 84108-1229 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

Principal Systems Engineer - Visual Systems (Onsite)

Position Description: 

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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 
• Strong conceptual, planning, and problem-solving skills and a robust technical background.
• Outstanding teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with validation and verification of technical requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of core concepts of simulator visual systems, such as display systems or image generators.
• Active Security Clearance, or active within last 24 months.

Collins STS, a division of Collins Aerospace within Raytheon Technologies, has more than 40 years of history creating high-performance graphics and display systems.  Collins STS supplies a range of graphics and display solutions for military and commercial applications including commercial and military aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, and other applications for training and testing.  Our capabilities and experience have made Collins STS a leading supplier of high-performance simulation systems.

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 up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

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