Senior Principal Systems Engineer – SDS

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. Provide leadership for development, integration, and validation of multi-domain mission systems supporting aircraft and ground stations for U.S.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on financial and schedule planning for multidisciplinary design teams. Proven ability to lead complex systems engineering projects from concept through validation while ensuring compliance with defense program standards.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)Agile MethodologiesSystems Engineering V LifecycleRAYTHEON ToolsetsEV and/or PM6 Certification

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Hard Skills

Baseline ManagementVariance AnalysisCPI/SPI InterpretationEAC ForecastingCorrective Action PlanningScriptingSystem IntegrationSoftware DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentCost Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing Decision-MakersContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

PMXGEMsRLPMConfiguration ManagementLab Setup

Certifications & Qualifications

EV CertificationPM6 Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. MilitaryDefense ProgramSurvivable Mobile Command CenterSATCOMLOS/BLOSAEHFV/UHF CommunicationsComputer Networking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership for development, integration, and validation of multi-domain mission systems supporting aircraft and ground stations for U.S. military customers
Transform program earned value and cost account reporting through new methods and toolsets while maintaining EVM principles and best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline cost management and enhance program performance
Provide leading indicators for projected performance and future planning
Partner with engineering teams to develop work scope, schedules, and resource requirements
Collaborate with finance, program management, supply chain, engineering, customers, subcontractors, and executive leadership
Lead full-lifecycle solution development from CONOPS through validation
Organize and lead lab setup, configuration management, and testing
Own preparation, cost, and schedule of design reviews, integration, dry run, and formal qualification testing
Influence decision-makers with recommended courses of action for complex problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing control accounts in EV-compliant environments, such as ANSI-748, on a large defense program exceeding $1B
Experience leading CAMs, IPTLs, and/or project engineers with scope, schedule, and cost accountability
Strong application of earned value methods, including baseline management, variance analysis, CPI/SPI interpretation, EAC forecasting, and corrective action planning
Strong understanding and application of Agile principles, rolling wave planning, and detailed planning processes
Practical experience across the full Systems Engineering V lifecycle, from CONOPS development to sustainment
Ability to lead financial and schedule planning and reporting for multidisciplinary design teams
Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. citizenship required
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required before start date
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance within 1 year after start
Experience with RAYTHEON toolsets and methodologies, such as PMX, GEMs, and RLPM
EV and/or PM6 certification or equivalent
Experience with Survivable Mobile Command Center architectures and operations
Experience supporting software and hardware development
Experience with system or application integration
Experience with SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, or V/UHF communications radio and systems
Experience with computer networking for ground-based, ship, submarine, or airborne platforms
Experience with scripting

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
Flexible work schedules
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