Principal Systems Engineer

RTX

Principal Systems Engineer overseeing C2 software integration and operations at aerospace company. Responsible for system integration, testing, and collaboration with USAF representatives.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeFulton • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an Onsite Systems Engineer and Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) in advanced software integration facilities at locations all over the world, working closely with USAF representatives developing prototypes and innovative advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies.
Perform software installation and demonstration of Solipsys C2 software
Software system integration and test in a fast paced, prototype lab environment
Hands on debugging of issues discovered during integration
This position requires up to 25% travel. Domestic and international.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a systems engineer on a software development program
Strong background in integrating software and debugging issues in a software development environment, including knowledge of Red Hat Linux Operating System
Experience with any of these systems or similar: Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems or Combat/Fire Control systems
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

software integrationdebuggingRed Hat Linuxsoftware installationC2 softwaremulti-sensor fusioninformation fusionnetworked situational awarenessvisualization technologiesprototype development

Certifications

U.S. government issued security clearance