Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Remote)

This position is for an experienced Systems Engineer in a senior level role within the Connected Aviation Solutions strategic business unit helping to drive the highly visible Connected Ecosystem strategic initiative. This person will lead development of work methods, develop the overall systems strategy, provide support and guidance to various technical teams, and approve common work practices.  This individual will work to develop technology modernization and systems integration roadmaps for complex networks, infrastructure, and data management services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and external customers to understand needs, capture originating requirements and establish MIRs.

• Develop technical solutions that meet or exceed the customer’s needs for the most demanding and complex projects.

• Make appropriate tradeoffs between cost, schedule, and scope while satisfying the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

• Decompose customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements.

• Guide complex engineering system development over the full product life cycle including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, validation, operation, maintenance’ and disposal to ensure successful outcomes.

• Establish plans and strategy for requirements management and coordination of all teams involved in large projects.

• Ensure corporate life cycle management processes (e.g., Collins Management System) are adhered to and provide recommendations for streamlining processes.

• Develop and deliver global programs with international stakeholders within a matrixed functional organization.

• Recommend investments or changes in technology, resources, procedures, equipment, systems, or other assets to improve the quality of the organization’s projects.

• Perform technical planning, including cost estimations and schedule development with acknowledgement of risks and opportunities.

• Consider and evaluate alternative solutions with directed trade studies.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• 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

• Minimum (5) years of aerospace/aviation domain experience. 

• Experience with the following technologies and disciplines, cloud computing, data science, web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and identify links and potential impact on projects, programs, or systems.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. 

Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation, surface transportation and critical infrastructure products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports, business aircraft and rail operators turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience, and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity, and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable, and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely. 

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: 

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.  

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  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more!  

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. 

Note: 

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) 

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year  

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

 Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

Raytheon Technologies 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.