Principal Systems Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

Principal Systems EngineerCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to perform a Product Owner role supporting the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on applying systems engineering practices across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and technical leadership to deliver secure, cloud-enabled mission capabilities. The team designs and tests enhancements to cloud-enabled systems responsible for ingesting, tagging, and auditing mission data while ensuring security, integrity, and availability. Work is performed using modern agile methods in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Position includes occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel (up to 25%). An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.What You Will Do:Product OwnershipEngage users and stakeholders to validate operational needsBuild, refine, and prioritize the technical backlog with stakeholdersPerform Increment Planning based on needs, priorities and team capacityLead technical discussions across multi-discipline teamsProvide guidance and make decisions for the product team as the voice of the customer/userSystem Architecture & DesignRefine architectures, interfaces, and end to end data flowsSupport decisions on cloud deployment patterns, containerization, and security controlsMaintain system baselines and alignment across engineering teamsDefine and interpret acceptance criteria for development teamsIntegration & VerificationOversee installation, deployment, and test of distributed, cloud-enabled mission applicationsReview and guide verification strategies, test procedures, automated scripts, and manual testsOwn acceptance criteria and review demonstrations to verify acceptance criteria have been metConfiguration & Interface ManagementManage technical baselines through disciplined configuration processesParticipate in interface control working groups and resolve interface issuesEnsure compliance with cybersecurity and mission assurance requirementsWhat You Will Learn:Evolution of mission systems across cloud, cyber, data ingestion, and distributed architecturesIntegration of Systems Engineering with DevSecOps and modern deployment pipelinesHow operational constraints influence architectural and sustainment decisionsStrategies for balancing modernization with legacy system interoperabilityQualifications You Must Have:Experience in systems engineering: requirements, architecture, integration, verification.Demonstrated experience defining product features, writing clear user stories, and maintaining a prioritized backlog.Demonstrated ability to coordinate across engineering disciplinesExperience with cloud-based or distributed systems.Strong understanding of interface and configuration management.Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We Prefer:CompTIA Security+Experience with containerized/cloudnative architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, managed services).Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD.Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools.Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design methodologies.What we offer:Some of our competitive benefits packages include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverage: you can purchase pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programRelocation assistance may be providedAnd more!Learn More and Apply Now!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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.