Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL34: Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Computing Solutions department (CSD) within Displays, Computing and Networking (DCN) has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer. CSD is responsible for the development of new computing platforms that will serve as the basis for our next generation avionics products. 

Our platforms employ the following technologies and interfaces; Airborne Electronic Hardware including FPGAs, ASICs and MPSoCs. Avionics and processor interfaces including ARINC 429, Ethernet, AFDX, PCIe, CAN, RS-232, DDR, I2C, SPI. 

What You Will Do:   

• Lead the Development of Next Generation System Solutions that utilize multi-core processing and IMA architectures: You will develop the requirements, design, integration, and verification solutions and assist in leading a team through these activities.  

• Drive Product Roadmaps and Architectures: Develop product architectures and roadmaps while ensuring compliance with Avionics Engineering Processes and program requirements.  

• Mentor and Guide Teams: Mentor systems and domain engineers and collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and delegate tasks effectively.  

• Engage in Technical Proposal Development: Lead technical proposal development, including project planning, evaluation, and risk management of complex solutions.  

• Ensure Certification Compliance: Support the development of certification strategies and compliance activities for products in military and civil environments.  

• Available for travel 4-6 times per year as needed. 

What You Will Learn:  

• You will deepen your expertise in product development, particularly in interdisciplinary integration and verification.

• You will gain experience in architecting product line solutions for a wide range of commercial products.   

• You will expand your leadership capabilities, managing critical communications with a wide variety of stakeholders from executing engineering teams to program management.   

• You will deepen your expertise in certification of IMA architectures and multicore processing.  

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• 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 a minimum of 5 years of experience. 

• 5+ years’ experience in development programs with demonstrated experience spanning the entire product life cycle. 

• Design experience interfacing with complex embedded devices (microprocessors, graphics processors, memory), knowledge of RTOSs, and hardware-software interfaces. 

• Experience working with standard lab equipment and verification environments for integration testing of embedded systems. 

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead development teams with various skill sets. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage technical small to medium sized teams including schedule, cost, Risk/Opportunity.  

• Direct experience with common regulatory standards such DO-297, ARP-4754, DO-356, AC 20-193.

What We Offer: 

Benefits: 

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   

•  And more!   

This position may be eligible for relocation. 

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. 

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.   

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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