Principal Systems Engineer – MilAv OPAS

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Principal Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace leading systems engineering for aerospace solutions. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results in a remote role.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering leadership, technical risk management, and end-to-end systems architecture governance. Proven ability to manage technical performance, mentor teams, and effectively communicate with stakeholders across all levels.

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Systems Engineering LeadershipTechnical Risk ManagementModel Based Systems EngineeringEnd-to-End Systems ArchitectureAgile Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisPerformance PredictionIncremental DevelopmentTechnical Proposal WritingSystem and Product DesignModel & Requirements ManagementInterface Definition and ControlOperations Concept DevelopmentTroubleshooting for Embedded SoftwareTechnical Performance Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam MotivationMentoring Junior EngineersRelationship BuildingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Magic Draw CAMEORhapsodyEnterprise ArchitectEnterprise Standard ToolsAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

FACE StandardsDO-178 StandardsTechnical ManagementSystems Engineering ExecutionComplex Embedded Software

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical management and design review preparation and conduct
Requirements analysis and derivation, performance prediction, allocation of system-level requirements to lower-level requirements, and requirements management
Responsible for helping to manage the technical performance of a programming team which may include multiple small teams (5-10)
Plan out and lead the incremental development of upgrades and system improvements
Supports managing the cost & technical performance of a medium to large program team, or large subcontractor
Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met
Support and motivate the team to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet program business plan
Interfacing with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing
Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components, Projects, Teams and Tasks
Plan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plans
Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology
Readiness Level process
Understanding and demonstrating adherence to the FACE and DO/178 technical standards
Lead system development teams to understand, analyze, and develop the models, requirements, software, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices
Lead systems engineering execution and troubleshooting for complex embedded software applications, hardware, LRU’s, and system of systems environments
Ensures the development and management of technical risks and develops and executes mitigation plans
Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, support staff, and suppliers
Mentoring and development of more junior engineers
Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with Systems Engineering leadership in an agile environment
Strong understanding of end-to-end systems architecture governance and design principles
Expert in systems engineering and open systems architecture
Operations concept development
System and product design
Model & Requirements management
Technical risk management, interface definition and control
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect
Experience in technical proposal writing - Make/Buy Decision-making and trade study experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team

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
And more!