Principal Systems Engineer, Active Clearance

RTX

. Perform analysis, architecture, and design across all levels of total system products, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in systems analysis, architecture, and design, with a strong focus on hardware and software integration, verification, and validation. Proficient in translating customer requirements into actionable specifications while ensuring compliance with security standards.

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Systems Development ProcessCryptographic Hardware Architecture/DesignDOORSRustPython

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Hard Skills

Functional AnalysisRequirements AllocationInterface DefinitionVerification Criteria DevelopmentTechnical PlanningSystem IntegrationValidation TestingQualification Testing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CAMEOScaled Agile Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military Communication ProductsNetwork Encryption SpecificationsTest Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analysis, architecture, and design across all levels of total system products, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Decompose customer specifications and system-level requirements into subsystem and piece-part requirements
Develop verification criteria and plans for requirements
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions
Support bid and proposal efforts
Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams to create complete system solutions
Design and develop secure military communication products
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Active and existing Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework preferred
Exceptionally strong communication skills and experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership preferred
Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies preferred
Experience with DOORS, CAMEO or similar tools, and Rust and Python preferred
Experience with hardware and software integration, validation and verification testing, and qualification testing preferred
Willingness to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Relocation assistance
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage