Senior Principal Systems Engineer – SOA CAAS Mainline Platform (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The SOA CAAS Mainline Platform team within Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, verification, qualification, and fielding of advanced avionics capabilities for U.S. Army Special Operations rotary-wing aircraft. The team is responsible for the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) flight deck supporting the MH-47 and MH-60 aircraft. This position will serve as a senior technical leader within the Platform Systems Engineering organization, providing technical direction across requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, airworthiness qualification, laboratory integration, and aircraft test activities. The selected candidate will work across engineering disciplines, program leadership, and customer organizations to resolve complex system-level problems and ensure technically sound solutions are delivered throughout the program lifecycle. This is an onsite role located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Serve as a senior technical leader for Platform Systems Engineering activities supporting SOA CAAS development and integration. Provide technical direction and guidance across requirements development, architecture, integration, verification and validation, qualification, and aircraft test activities. Lead resolution of complex, multidisciplinary system-level issues involving hardware, software, avionics interfaces, laboratory environments, aircraft integration, and operational requirements. Develop, decompose, analyze, and allocate system requirements and ensure traceability through verification and qualification. Lead and support technical reviews, including requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, verification activities, and qualification/airworthiness reviews. Provide technical leadership for integration and verification activities within Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs) and aircraft test environments. Evaluate verification strategies and test results to determine compliance with system requirements and identify technical or programmatic risk. Support development and review of airworthiness and qualification artifacts required to field capabilities on military aircraft. Work directly with Program Chief Engineers, architects, product owners, test leadership, software and hardware engineering organizations, and program management to drive technical decisions and resolve cross-functional issues. Interface with government customers and other external stakeholders to communicate technical status, resolve technical issues, and develop solutions that satisfy