Date Posted:
2026-09-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS
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 1
Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering - Onsite
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.
Role Description:
As our next Senior Systems Engineer you will be integral to the to the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. You will be provided with the training and tools to help grow your skills to become a subject matter expert (SME) in systems engineering and will learn from the best working at Collins Aerospace.
The ideal candidate brings systems engineering experience, a strong knowledge of avionics, mission systems or autonomous systems, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a defense or aerospace environment.
This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1 .
Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Sterling, VA location.
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
What YOU will do:
Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment
Interface with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements
Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions
Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery
Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of System requirements
Understanding of the Product Development Lifecycle – from CONOPS to Sustainment
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent) using SysML
Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain/maintain required security clearance
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Requires on-site presence in a classified lab space
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
Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security 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:
Background in simulation and training system development Experience working in a SAFe Agile…