Principal Software Systems Engineer

ms Engineering team tasking while directly contributing to that technical tasking for the program.  These responsibilities include managing all system and subsystem requirements, providing SE technical oversight during integration and test activities, leading verification and validation efforts for the system, and providing SE expertise in troubleshooting and failure investigations.  The SE role requires a high level of technical proficiency in the area of software integration, multi-disciplined coordination, and establishing and maintaining relationships with the customer technical community.    

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications

• SE technical lead for verification and validation efforts, ensuring all requirements are being assessed during Formal Qualification Testing

• SE technical lead, working closely with the Systems and Software IPTLs and Chief Engineer on a variety of program technical tasks

• Lead technical conversations with the customer

• Become the knowledgeable and ‘go-to’ Systems Engineer for the program

• Help to onboard new team members, mentor, and guide them using core Systems Engineering skills

 
Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

• Eight (8) years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains:

  •   Systems engineering, architecture, and/or design

  •   System performance and analysis

  •   Algorithms and signal processing

  •   Modeling and simulation (for example 6-DOF)

  •   Mission planning and analysis

  •   RF Sensor sub-systems

  •   Communication systems or subsystems

  •   Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification

  •   Configurable Logic / Firmware / VHDL architecture, design, development, integration, and verification 

• Four (4) years of systems engineering experience with exposure in at least four of the following:

  •   Interfacing with customers

  •   Developing CONOPS

  •   Developing & Refining System Architecture

  •   Developing & Refining System Requirements

  •   Performing Functional & Physical Analyses

  •   Performing Functional Allocation

  •   Creating & Maintaining Specifications

  •   Developing Requirements Verification Strategies and Plans

  •   Developing Integrated Systems Security Solutions

  •   Subassembly Integration & Verification

  •   System Integration & Verification

• Active and transferable https://U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience with Cost Account Management or Earned Value Management

• Past work experience in a challenging fast paced environment

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics

• Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes

• Experience using Azure DevOps methods/tools

• Experience with Matlab, C, C#, C++, Python

• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance

• Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure

• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle

• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, or mission planning

• Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks

• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations

• Strong communication skills

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details:

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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