Senior Systems Engineer - Airborne Mobile (Onsite)

Job ID: 01854085Posted: Posted 27 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-07-06Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-07-06 Country:United States of America Location:US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 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 Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1Senior Systems Engineer - Airborne Mobile - (Onsite)Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.Role Description:   Collins Aerospace is where innovation meets precision in the development of cutting-edge simulators and training systems for both military and commercial sectors. We harness advanced technology to craft specialized training solutions tailored to some of the most challenging roles in aviation. Our products range from simple desktop trainers to sophisticated, full-scale flight simulators equipped with high-fidelity weapon systems, full visual motion, and simulator interoperability. By merging real-world scenarios with virtual environments, we deliver the simulation and training tools necessary to stay ahead in a dynamic world. In this position, you will focus on the decomposition and design of complex training device features and interfaces. You will work in a fast-paced, modern, agile development environment, and collaborate closely with software and hardware to build and test advanced mission capabilities and features. 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 Integrated Platforms (IP) team is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. IP 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.As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be a member of an Integrated Program Team (IPT) developing architecture, refining requirements, guiding system development and integration, supporting test development, and working closely with our customers and suppliers to ensure we deliver world class solutions.This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1. Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Largo, FL location.Sign-on Bonus Eligible What YOU will do: Lead the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation while collaborating with the customerDefine lab activities including setup, configuration management, and testingDefine Modeling, Hardware, and Software InterfacesCoach and review the work of lower-level professionalsManage the preparation and/or execution of Design Reviews as well as Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification TestingWork with little oversight to solve difficult and complex problemsAnalyze system behaviors, supporting system trade studies, requirements analysis, allocation to subsystemsQualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experienceActive and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start dateThe ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI caveatU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceExtensive experience with DevOps pipelines operating in both Linux and Windows environmentsPractical experience with Ansible/YAMLExperience with writing and maintaining scriptingExperience working on or with networked environmentsAbility to travel up to 25% per year and flexibility to travel on short noticeQualifications We Prefer:Experience with Survivable Mobile Command Center architectures and operationsExperience working on fielded systemsExperience with systems support to software and hardware developmentExperience with Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3)Experience with computer networking for ground-based, ship, submarine, or airborne platformsAn active Top Secret clearance with SCI caveatDo 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.What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  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 Eligible for relocation assistanceAnd more!  Learn More & Apply Now!*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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Relocation: Assistance may be providedEmployee Referral Eligible  Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.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. 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