Principal Lead Systems Engineer - RTX Corporation

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own system architecture and technical baseline for high‑visibility defense programs.
• Lead Model‑Based Systems Engineering efforts, creating and maintaining SysML models and ensuring traceability across requirements, design, and verification.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including hardware, software, and test engineers, to integrate subsystems and resolve technical risks.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, leveraging simulation, analysis, and test data.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in requirements management, configuration control, and Agile processes.

Requirements

• Active Secret U.S. government security clearance (or ability to obtain one) and U.S. citizenship.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience on large‑scale, mission‑critical programs.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, IBM DOORS) and strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical schedules.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interaction with senior stakeholders and government customers.