Senior Principal Systems Engineer - SDS

Date Posted:

2026-09-15



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IL-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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:

Secret - Current



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer  to provide leadership for the development, integration, and validation of multi-domain mission systems supporting aircraft and ground stations for U.S. military customers. This role has a strong emphasis on Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM), with responsibility for driving financial excellence as well as defining technically executable, affordable, and competitive system solutions.

What YOU will do:

• Transform program EV and cost account reporting through deployment of new methods and toolsets while maintaining existing EVM principles and best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline cost management processes and enhance program performance.

• Provide leading indicators to inform program of projected performance for future planning.

• Partner with engineering teams to develop detailed work scope, schedules, and resource requirements for project execution.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, program management, and supply chain, to ensure alignment of cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Organize and lead the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation while collaborating with the customer, subcontractors, and executive leadership

• Organize and lead lab activities including setup, configuration management, and testing.

• Own the preparation, cost, and schedule of Design Reviews as well as Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification Testing.

• Influence decision-makers with recommended courses of action across complex problems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience managing control accounts in EV-compliant environments (e.g., ANSI-748) on a large (>$1B) Defense program.

• Experience leading CAMs, IPTLs, and/or project engineers with scope, schedule, and cost accountability.

• Strong application of EV methods including baseline management, variance analysis, CPI/SPI interpretation, EAC forecasting, and corrective action planning.

• Strong understanding and application of Agile principles, rolling wave and detailed planning processes.

• Practical experience across the full Systems Engineering V – from CONOPS development to Sustainment.

• Ability to lead financial and schedule planning and reporting for multidisciplinary teams of design professionals including electrical, mechanical, software, test, logistics and other system engineers.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

• Active and transferable  U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret within 1 year after start.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with RAYTHEON toolsets and methodologies (PMX, GEMs, RLPM, etc)

• EV and/or PM6 certification or equivalent

• Experience with Survivable Mobile Command Center architectures and operations

• Experience with systems support for software and hardware development

• Experience with system or application integration

• Experience with communication Radio and Systems: SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, or V/UHF

• Experience with computer networking for ground-based, ship, submarine, or airborne platforms

• Experience with and knowledge of scripting

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 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

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.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

#MISENG

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 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 state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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