Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Active Clearance)

Overview Position: Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – located in El Segundo, California. This role leads a Systems Engineering Scrum Team, ensuring development of secure, cross‑domain technologies and cryptographic products for military missions. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a Systems Engineering Scrum Team through design and development efforts. Communicate with multiple levels of management, team members, and customers. Interface with hardware and software Scrum Teams to resolve dependencies and technical challenges. Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, staffing requirements, and work‑item lists to meet quality and schedule goals. Estimate costs, resources, and time required to meet business targets. Analyze trends, performance, and forecasting reports to ensure project stability. Collect and analyze data on cost, schedule, and technical specifications to meet objectives. Hold regular project meetings to manage status, open issues, and tasks. Conduct critical‑path analysis and collaborate with program leadership to manage workflow. Monitor and resolve project issues, escalating when necessary. Provide support for proposals and bids using estimation tools. Travel up to 10% of the time. Qualifications – Must Have Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 10years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 7years of experience. Active and existing Secret U.S. government security clearance prior to start date. Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) focusing on earned value (EV). Preferred Qualifications Exceptional communication skills and experience presenting technical data to program management. Experience serving as a product owner in an Agile environment. Familiarity with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools. Ability to capture customer requirements, develop design concepts, and trace system and subsystem‑level requirements. Experience with peer‑review processes, configuration and change management. Knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution. Tuition reimbursement program. Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional pet, home, and auto insurance, plus additional coverage options. Parental leave and adoption assistance. Adoption and fertility benefits through Ovia Health. Employee Assistance Plan with counseling. Flexible spending accounts and relocation assistance. Other Details Location: El Segundo, California –Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required. The position may involve occasional travel (up to 10%). Equal Opportunity Employment 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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr