Senior Principal Systems Architect - Secure Systems

Senior Principal Systems Architect - Secure Systems at Collins Aerospace

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA,  USA

Position Type:
Onsite

U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance required prior to start date.

The Secure Subsystems Department designs, tests, and certifies technology for our warfighters. The Secure Subsystems Engineering team seeks a Systems Architect with a passion for innovation and a drive to mature new technology into fielded solutions.

• Lead and mentor Systems Engineers through design and development efforts.
• Create and execute systems architecture for digital hardware embedded into a host to provide cryptographic functionality.
• Communicate with multiple levels of management, teamũ members, and customers.
• Interface with multiple hardware and software teams to resolve dependencies and technical challenges.
• Monitor and assess project issues, escalating when necessary, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals.
• Provide support for proposals and bids, using estimation tools.

• Build technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems.
• Work with security and crypto certification specialists and cross‑functional product teams.
• Gain knowledge in security‑hardened products and evolving business contexts.

• Typical STEM degree with at least 10 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Exceptional communication skills, including presenting technical data to program management.
• Strong systems engineering skills from product design through qualification and certification.
• Experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
• Experience with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
• Experience capturing customer requirements, design concept development, and deriving and
  628 tracing system and subsystem level requirements.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly‑hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.

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

Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. This range represents an estimate for all experience levels. Apply now to join a team redefining aerospace every day.