Senior Systems Engineer - Onsite

Salary: $95,500 - 181,700 per year

• Experience capturing, analyzing, and decomposing system requirements
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from CONOPS through sustainment
• Experience using SysML-based MBSE design tools such as Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent
• Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain and maintain the required security clearance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Availability to work onsite in a classified laboratory
• Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience
• Active, transferable U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility

• Lead systems engineering across the training systems lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Coordinate with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission needs
• Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command and control functions
• Work with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into complete training solutions
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for system performance, integration, and delivery
• Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems
• Mentor junior engineers and help improve engineering processes

• Architect
• Hardware
• Support
• Security
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We are RTX, a global aerospace and defense company, and Collins Aerospace develops advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. In our Mission Systems team, we support civilian, military, and government customers with secure communications, mission systems, and collaborative space solutions. This Senior Systems Engineer role supports the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced military-platform training systems, with opportunities to grow systems engineering expertise alongside experienced colleagues. The position is primarily onsite in Sterling, Virginia, including work in a classified lab. The role is sign-on-bonus eligible, and relocation assistance may be available. The listed salary range is $95,500–$181,700; compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, education, and skills. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; vacation and other paid leave; retirement contributions and 401(k) matching; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; insurance options; family and wellness programs; and employee assistance resources. Incentive compensation may also be available, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms.

last updated 43 week of 2026