Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Architect

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. Lead systems engineering through stakeholder requirements capture, behavioral analysis, system architecture design, system verification, system validation, and lifecycle product support .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation. Proficient in applying ARP4754 and utilizing tools for Model-Based Systems Engineering, while providing technical leadership and collaboration across teams.

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Systems Engineering Lifecycle ExperienceARP4754 ApplicationModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Requirements Management Tools (Jama, Polarion, DOORS)Automation Development (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentSystem Architecture DesignSystem VerificationSystem ValidationTechnical DocumentationComputer VisionMachine LearningDevSecOps FrameworkCI/CD PipelinesAutomation Development

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management CapabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JamaPolarionDOORSCameoMagicDrawTeamwork CloudSysMLGit

Industry Keywords

AerospaceHighly Regulated Engineering EnvironmentConfiguration-Controlled Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering through stakeholder requirements capture, behavioral analysis, system architecture design, system verification, system validation, and lifecycle product support
Lead the definition, development, and execution of the System Solutions strategy and roadmap
Own system architecture decisions and establish technical direction
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams for adoption, continuous improvement, and program support
Support coordination with System Method Representatives and System Discipline Boards
Provide technical inputs, align priorities, and represent systems engineering needs
Support collaboration with the Digital Product Lifecycle Technical Advisory Board
Coordinate dependencies and knowledge transfer across System Solutions teams and the System Program Manager
Provide technical inputs, status, risks, and recommendations
Support proposal and business development activities using systems engineering methodologies and automation practices
Mentor and train junior systems engineers
Travel up to 15% as needed for program and collaboration efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Experience in multiple areas of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation
Hands-on experience applying ARP4754 throughout the system development lifecycle
Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, and DOORS
Experience or interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Teamwork Cloud, and SysML modeling
Experience or familiarity with computer vision, machine learning, and/or optical character recognition
Experience or familiarity with DevSecOps framework
Experience or familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Git or other version control systems
Experience working in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment
Experience working in a configuration-controlled environment, including problem reports and change requests
Ability to work within Eastern Time Zone core and global teams, including India Standard Time
Experience developing automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell and thoroughly testing implementations
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders
Practical project management capability, including managing complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and common technical processes
Ability to collaborate across teams
Must be a U.S. Person
Security clearance is not required

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 eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs