Principal Systems Engineer - (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements.
• Design, develop, and model complex systems and sub-systems.
• Create and verify system and sub‑system test procedures.
• Build advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.
• Leverage JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Plan and execute project‑level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.
• Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements.
• Represent the Systems Engineering team in customer and internal meetings.
• Bridge the gap between functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders.
• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands‑on (on‑site presence required).
• Travel occasionally to support program requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field and minimum 8years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5years).
• Active and transferable U.S. Secret government‑issued security clearance required prior to start, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Leadership and mentoring experience of systems engineering teams.
• Experience planning and executing project‑level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.
• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, and deriving/tracing system and sub‑system requirements.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
• Expertise in building complex SysML models, including activity, state, block diagrams, and use cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Agile experience as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products).
• Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance; home and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal; ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit, Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons for child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

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.