RTX · 3 months ago
Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)
US-MD-ABERDEEN-APG ~ 6260 Guardian Gtwy ~ APG
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expRTX is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join the Precision Navigation Systems and Software Department for Identify Friend or Foe solutions. The role involves backend system engineering on multiple IFF product lines, focusing on systems design, integration, and verification.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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
Preferred
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, LabWindows CVI or TestStand 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
Benefits
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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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!
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
Recent News
2026-02-02
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