Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Senior Systems Engineer – Richardson, TX (Onsite) Location: 3200 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX (Building 461) Date Posted: 2026-05-13 Country: United States of America Position Type: Onsite Security Clearance: U.S. citizen required, active and transferable DoD Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) Role Overview: Supports the development, integration, and verification of advanced mission‑communication systems. Applies systems engineering discipline across the program lifecycle to ensure engineering rigor from requirements through sustainment. Responsibilities Requirements Development & Management: Elicit, analyze, and manage complex stakeholder and system‑level requirements Maintain full traceability across requirements, design artifacts, implementation, and test Support customer and regulatory requirement validation activities System Architecture & Design: Develop system concepts, architectures, and interface definitions Lead trade studies and evaluate alternatives to optimize cost, schedule, and technical performance Ensure architectural alignment with mission objectives and engineering standards Integration & Verification: Define system‑level verification and validation strategies Oversee integration activities across hardware, software, and subsystems Plan, execute, and document system‑level testing Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as a key technical interface between engineering, program management, and customers Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and decision support to multidisciplinary teams Present design approaches, progress, and risks to internal and external stakeholders Risk & Configuration Management: Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and mitigation plans Support configuration control, baseline management, and change approval processes Ensure adherence to relevant engineering standards, policies, and compliance requirements Lifecycle & Sustainment Support: Participate in design reviews, technical milestones, and readiness assessments Support product sustainment, upgrades, and technology insertion activities Contribute to proposal development, cost estimating, and planning efforts Qualifications – Must Have Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience (or an advanced degree and minimum 3 years experience) Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Top Secret Security Clearance prior to start date U.S. citizenship Significant experience in requirements development, system architecture, and system integration Strong knowledge of verification and validation practices and documentation Demonstrated technical leadership and team collaboration skills Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities Experience with mission communication systems Hands‑on experience with system testing and associated documentation (test plans, procedures, reports) Preferred Qualifications Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) preferred Master's degree Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques Certification in industry standards (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) Experience with risk management and configuration management processes Prior experience leading engineering projects or small technical teams 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 Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student loan repayment program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional covers (pet insurance, home & auto insurance, additional life & accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection) Parental leave benefits (birth, adoption) Adoption assistance and autism benefit Employee assistance plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions) Wellness incentives and rewards program Virtual doctor visits and Telehealth services (Doctor on Demand, Teladoc) Bright Horizons child and elder care services Relocation assistance available Salary 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD (good‑faith estimate) 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace