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Principal Systems Engineer; ONSITE

Job in Mt Rainier, Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20712, USA
Listing for: Collins Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 101000 - 203000 USD Yearly USD 101000.00 203000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)
Location: Mt Rainier

Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join the Precision Navigation (PNav) Systems and Software Department for Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) solutions for air defense, air control, and self-protection missions in airborne and ground applications. The Systems Engineering Test team is involved in all aspects of Systems Design and Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V).

This team, based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is responsible for supporting backend system engineering on multiple IFF product lines.

The ideal candidate should be experienced performing back end systems engineering tasks which include establishing methods and techniques for verification, planning tests, developing test requirements, creating new tests, writing test procedures and test reports. The candidate should feel comfortable taking on leadership roles, creating requirements, performing systems integration, gaining hands-on experience in both the lab and the field, and creating documentation.

What

Will You Do
  • Perform tasks lead duties (task planning, estimates, product owner, cost account manager)
  • Integrate hardware and software into IFF systems, evaluating their functionality and impact
  • Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation and perform/execute the testing
  • Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging
  • Develop documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality
  • Travel less than 20% to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations
  • Mentoring of junior engineers in systems engineering
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Proficient in Systems Integration & Qualification

    Activities:

    systems integration, requirements analysis, procedure development, test development, test execution and evaluation of results
  • Experience with Digital Engineering Tools (DOORS, Cameo, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
  • Experience generating technical documentation and managing small projects
  • Experience with radio, radar or secondary radar systems
  • 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
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Prior experience leading and managing technical projects
  • Experience Supporting Proposal or Basis of Estimates
  • Experience with secondary and primary RADAR systems
  • Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW, Lab Windows CVI or Test Stand suite of tools
  • Experience with DoD AIMS 03-1000 and AIMS 17-1000, Technical Standard for the ATCRBS/IFF/Mk IIA Electronics Identification and Military Implementation of Mode S
  • Experience with NATO STANAG 4193, Technical Characteristics of IFF Mk XIIA and Mk II Interrogators and Transponders
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
What We Offer
  • 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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!
Learn More & Apply Now

This role is a U.S.

-based position requiring U.S. citizenship for security clearance. The salary range is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD and may vary by experience, location, and other factors. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, responsibilities, and candidate qualifications. 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 protected class.

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ONSITE:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date. However, factors such as candidate flow and business…

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