Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

Secret - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary group of System, Hardware and Software Engineers.

We are a growing business developing new products in an aggressive and competitive market.

The new designs are exciting and technically challenging.

The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) team is hiring Principal Systems Engineers to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats.

PCS supports multiple Collins contracts and is seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth.

In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, development, and integration of products, from concept to production.

You will collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system performance and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

What You Will Do
• Define system requirements and specifications for electronic products based on project goals and customer needs
• Drive and execute the design and architecture of system-level solutions, hardware integration, firmware, and software components
• Lead collaborative efforts with cross-functional team members (hardware and software engineers) to ensure system compatibility and performance
• Lead and conduct system-level testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and functionality
• Guide the transition of products from prototype to production, including design reviews and documentation
• Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to enhance product performance and features
• Drive clear communication with team members, stakeholders, and customers to align on project milestones and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have
• Experience in electronic product development, preferably within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with testing and validation methodologies for electronic systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART)
• Experience with voice communication systems, including VoIP (Voice over IP) protocols like SIP, RTP and SRTP
• Familiarity with multicast networking (e.g., IGMP, PIM) for efficient data transmission in communication systems
• Strong understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, UDP, and network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Basic understanding of firmware development (C/C++, Python)
• Knowledge of military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) for designing rugged and reliable systems
• Proficiency in system design tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent)
• Experience leading discussions with customers and vendors/subcontractors
• A current Active Top Secret Clearance

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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.


ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Employee Referral Eligible
 

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers