Airborne Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)
Date Posted:2026-07-31 Country:United States of America Location:US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600 Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Airborne Principal Systems Engineer - (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: The Integrated Platforms (IP) team is hiring Principal Systems Engineers 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 Principal 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 the ability to obtain a: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance after start. 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 H...