Principal Systems Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world's 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. Collins 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 Ownership Engage users and stakeholders to validate operational needs  Build, refine, and prioritize the technical backlog with stakeholders  Perform Increment Planning based on needs, priorities and team capacity  Lead technical discussions across multi-discipline teams Provide guidance and make decisions for the product team as the voice of the customer/user System Architecture & Design Refine architectures, interfaces, and end to end data flows  Support decisions on cloud deployment patterns, containerization, and security controls  Maintain system baselines and alignment across engineering teams  Define and interpret acceptance criteria for development teams Integration & Verification Oversee installation, deployment, and test of distributed, cloud-enabled mission applications  Review and guide verification strategies, test procedures, automated scripts, and manual tests  Own acceptance criteria and review demonstrations to verify acceptance criteria have been met Configuration & Interface Management  Manage technical baselines through disciplined configuration processes  Participate in interface control working groups and resolve interface issues  Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and mission assurance requirements What You Will Learn: Evolution of mission systems across cloud, cyber, data ingestion, and distributed architectures  Integration of Systems Engineering with DevSecOps and modern deployment pipelines  How operational constraints influence architectural and sustainment decisions  Strategies for balancing modernization with legacy system interoperability Qualifications 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 disciplines  Experience 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 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 coverage: you can purchase 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   E