Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
PrincipalSystemsEngineer(ActiveClearance)
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“Principal Systems Engineer (Active Clearance) at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Systems Engineering, Communication solutions, Security hardened products. Perform analysis, architecture and design. Translate customer requirements”
Industry & Context.
Problem solve
Active U.S. government security clearance, U.S. citizenship required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active security clearance required, Travel up to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
STEM degree or Advanced Degree, 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with Advanced Degree, Active Secret U.S. government security clearance, U.S. citizenship required, Systems development process experience
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Scaled Agile framework, Presenting technical data experience, Cryptographic Hardware architecture/design experience, Network Encryption specifications experience, Test methodologies experience, DOORS or CAMEO experience, Rust or Python experience, Hardware and Software Integration experience, Validation & Verification Testing experience, Qualification Testing experience
What You'll Do.
architecture and design
Translate customer requirements
Decompose customer specifications
Develop verification criteria
Perform technical planning
Perform system integration
Perform verification and validation
Perform cost and risk analysis
Perform supportability and effectiveness analysis
Perform bid and proposal efforts
Design and develop military products
Interface with multi-discipline engineering teams
Create total system solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-discipline engineering teams; Cross-functional integrated product team
Communication Scope
Presenting technical data
Process & Methodology
Systems development process
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-29 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. This position is for an experienced **Systems Engineering** professional. Join the Mission Systems Secure Subsystems Department and help shape, define, and design communication solutions that connect militaries around the world! As a Systems Engineer, you will design and develop military products ensuring safe and protected communication. You will interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs. We are looking for talented individuals that love to problem solve and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. **Sign-on Bonus Eligible** **What You Will Do** * Perform analysis's, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. * Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition
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