RTX · 2 weeks ago
PLM System Architect (Hybrid)
US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expRTX is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Collins Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System. This role involves championing systems engineering practices, managing the PLM system's architecture, and ensuring it meets the needs of stakeholders.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Adherence and enforcement of the EES Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
Incorporation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods into the lifecycle management of the PLM System
Incorporation of Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Enterprise Architecture (EA) industry standards into the lifecycle management of the Collins PLM System
Accountability for Architecture Governance of the Collins PLM System
You will own the creation of model-based systems artifacts for the Collins PLM System, such as:
SysML and UAFML architecture and design artifacts
Stakeholder Requirements
Model-based Functional & Non-Functional System Level Requirements
System Engineering artifact traceability relationships
Verification & validation cases & procedures
System risks & opportunities
Formal and informal review artifacts
You will strategize the development priorities of the Collins PLM System, via:
Adhering to the Agile work management system for the Collins PLM System
Ownership of the Collins PLM System systems engineering artifact backlog
Intake multiple stakeholder viewpoints to deliver an optimal Collins PLM System aligned to all stakeholder needs
Prioritization of the Collins PLM System backlogs, to enable the development teams to develop the right solution at the right time, the right way
Participate in quarterly Program Increment Planning Events and the continually recurring Agile ceremonies
Bring a continuous improvement, growth mindset approach to drive iterative improvements to our deliverables and to our execution approaches
You will lead Engineering Enablement & Solutions from a technical perspective by:
Championing industry standards & best practices of systems engineering across the EES directorate
Channeling soft skills to cultivate a technical, systems-mindset culture shift across the EES organization
Communicating and collaborating with key executive stakeholders on strategic, architectural aspects of the Collins PLM System
Mentoring EES employees regarding the Systems Engineering Discipline
Qualification
Required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder)
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Practical Knowledge in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and principles with willingness and ability to gain full proficiency in MBSE
Working Experience with SysML and systems modeling tools
Practical Knowledge in model-based architecture frameworks
Strong understanding of digital engineering implementations in a gated development process
Preferred
Experience delivering hardware-centric products/systems within highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, defense)
Experience designing & delivering capabilities (integrated processes, technology & training) to technical consumers
Proven success leveraging systems engineering principles for complex system of systems scale, multi-domain problem spaces across the entire cradle-to-grave lifecycle
Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, TeamWork Cloud, Matlab, Polarion, JAMA), and standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO 15288)
Awareness of architecture frameworks such as the Object Management Group (OMG) Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Agile/SAFe implementation in an engineering context
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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