Principal Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety - (Onsite)

Position Summary

Principal Systems Engineer – Nuclear Surety (Onsite, Richardson, TX)

Location and Security Requirements

Onsite: Richardson, TX, US.

Requires U.S. citizenship and a current DoD Secret Security Clearance, active on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Support development of key nuclear surety products, including nuclear surety impact statements, Certification Requirements Plans (CRPs), Nuclear Surety Analysis Reports (NSARs), Nuclear Surety Management Plans (NSMPs), and related technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to review work products, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure certification requirements are met across the program.
• Lead technical proposal efforts, serve as a subject matter expert during internal and customer reviews, and support estimation, tracking, and reporting of technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for assigned scope.

Learning and Development

• Gain exposure to nuclear surety principles, certification processes, and mission‑critical NC2 systems.
• Develop leadership and communication skills through roles such as technical reviewer, proposal contributor, and liaison across teams.
• Expand systems engineering toolkit through experience with requirements development, project planning, certification documentation, Agile methods, and MBSE tools.
• Grow knowledge of strategic deterrence operations and insight into how advanced systems support nuclear mission readiness and security.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or advanced degree with 5 years, or 12 years without a degree) in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strategic nuclear operations mission experience, particularly within Nuclear Triad programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a professional team environment.
• Organizational skills enabling management of multiple tasks, priorities, and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domestic travel up to 10%.
• Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to iterative engineering cycles.
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with project planning, execution, and development of requirements specifications.
• Background in Bid and Proposal (B&P) or pursuit capture activities.
• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM Airborne Command Post or National Airborne Operations Center missions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as 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 support.
• 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.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.