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Principal Systems Engineer - Active DoD SECRET Clearance (ONSITE)
Principal Systems Engineer - Active DoD SECRET Clearance (ONSITE)-March 2024
St. Petersburg
Mar 29, 2026
About Principal Systems Engineer - Active DoD SECRET Clearance (ONSITE)

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-12

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  FL915: St. Petersburg - Bldg D 7401 22nd Ave N. Building D, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  We are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to work onsite in St. Petersburg, FL. The Systems Engineer within the Systems Excellence Department contributes through all phases of the product development lifecycle (i.e. systems and software requirements, system architecture and design, software integration and test, simulation and test, integration and test, verification and sell-off), within an interdisciplinary process that ensures the customer and warfighters needs are satisfied through every stage. This commitment to excellence can sometimes include opportunities for travel, and flexible hours/shifts to ensure programmatic milestones are met.

  Our team of talented engineers collaborates across disciplines from initial concepts to product sell off, integrates complex technology, debugs, and resolves interface issues, evaluates system performance, demonstrates, and sells off state-of-the-art products.

  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.

  The selected applicant will join a team of talented engineers with the responsibility of defining the requirements, design, and architecture of subsystems that comprise the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) product line, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of Advanced Networking Solutions (ANS). The U.S. Navy’s CEC, a real-time ‘sensor-netting’ system that brings together radar data into a single integrated air picture from geographically dispersed ships, aircraft, and ground-based units. This integrated picture improves a battlegroup’s effectiveness by enabling longer range, cooperative, or layered engagements. Today’s CEC benefits from advancements in commercial and specialized technologies, as well as from the experience and expertise of the Collins Aerospace team, continually innovating to advance capability and performance.

  CEC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHrQSFWh1I

  Primary Responsibilities:

  Leadership role with a focus Systems development: Systems Architect, Lead Systems Engineer, Product Manager, Release Train Engineer, Product Owner, Scrum Master.

  Lead and support requirements and algorithm development, system level designs, and system level models using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

  Author testable requirements and associated verification approaches aligned with appropriate verification methods.

  Perform integration and test activities in-house or at site locations.

  Utilize DOORS to manage the complete life cycle of requirements, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Change Notices (CNs).

  Attend internal and external Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).

  Collaborate with Program and Customer Leadership.

  Earned Value Management efforts such as Basis of Estimate (BoE) Author/Reviewer, Proposal support and formal cost and schedule estimating.

  General oversight of system development and maturity as the system and software progress through the Engineering V.

  Innovative thought and implementation of automated test execution and data analysis using any combination of scripting tools, Python, Matlab, and COTS products.

  Qualifications/Experience Needed:

  Experience in the development, design, and architecture of complex military systems.

  Experience planning, leading, and executing the development of systems and software requirements.

  Experience with software/systems modeling and simulations.

  Experience with MBSE Tools (Rhapsody, Cameo, MagicDraw).

  Experience in Data Analysis, interpretation of the results, and identification of corrective actions.

  Experience testing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and/or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).

  Experience with requirements management databases, for example DOORS.

  Experience in scripting and automation techniques or methodologies.

  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

  Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret (or higher) security clearance is required prior to start date.

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

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Current Top Secret clearance is preferred.

  Experience in the operation, test, and troubleshooting of Naval systems.

  Experience using DOORS for requirements management and linking requirements to test procedures.

  Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation.

  Experience with agile project management, including project estimating, reporting, and backlog management.

  Experience with automated test scripting and automated data analysis

  Experience with DevSecOps/TDD/BDD; Security+.

  Experience with MATLAB.

  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from diverse communities and cultures.

  Location Details:

  The position is based in St. Petersburg, FL, nicknamed “The Sunshine City” for its average of 248 days of sunshine a year. The area is ideal for fishing, boating, and beautiful top rated Gulf beaches. It’s also known for its art and culture scene, as well as its wide variety of local restaurants and bars. For sports fans, The Tampa Bay area is home to the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Buccaneers (NFL), and Lightning (NHL). It is also the MLB Spring Training site for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies. Our location is easily commutable from several nearby areas, just 5 miles from Interstate 275; options for where to call “home” are plentiful within the Tampa Bay area. St. Petersburg is also close to Tampa International Airport and St. Pete Clearwater International Airport and roughly 90 miles to the Orlando theme parks.

  #CEC

  Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

  #reempowerprogram

  This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

  Minimum Program QualificationsTo qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

  Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

  Have prior experience in functional area of interest

  Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

  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.

  *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

  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.

  Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

  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.

  Employee Referral Eligible

  The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

  Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

  Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  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.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  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.

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