Date Posted: 2025 11 12 Country: United States of America Location: HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082 2402 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret Our Digital Technology (DT) Solutions Design and Networking team is seeking a Solution Design Engineer for an on site role based in Richardson, TX. In this senior level position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting edge, secure, air gapped technology solutions in support of mission critical programs. This role requires a high level of independence and technical expertise to ensure the successful design and execution of complex systems in a highly secure environment. This position is 100% onsite in Richardson, TX, and requires a DoD Secret clearance. Top Secret Preferred. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for site visits or project related activities. What YOU will do: Design, deploy, and optimize secure technology solutions for air gapped networks, focusing on network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system design. Lead the development of high performance infrastructure solutions to meet mission critical objectives. Collaborate with teams to integrate secure technologies in regulated environments and ensure compliance with DoD standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST). Oversee system implementation and integration, ensuring operational and security requirements are met. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on system design, troubleshooting, and secure deployments. Create technical documentation, including system/network diagrams, design specs, and operational procedures. Work with cross functional teams to resolve technical challenges in classified environments. Stay up to date with industry trends to enhance system effectiveness and security. Qualifications You Must Have: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Expertise in system design, evaluating, selecting, and integrating enterprise solutions. Strong knowledge of security controls for classified and air gapped environments (encryption, network segmentation, secure communications). In depth experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NISPOM, DAAPM, NIST, NIAP, CNSSI 1253, JSIG). Experience in Requirements Decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering, and ITIL Lifecycle. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate with clients and internal teams. Experience developing technical documentation, including high level diagrams and design specifications. Strong understanding of network technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) in secure environments. Proven technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering solutions aligned with business and security goals. Familiarity with TOGAF methodology and its application in designing large scale, secure systems. Qualifications We Prefer: Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), TOGAF, or equivalent). Experience in designing solutions for classified and air gapped networks, with a focus on system security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Strong knowledge of high availability architectures, disaster recovery, and system optimization for secure, mission critical applications. Familiarity with TOGAF certification or experience applying TOGAF principles to solution design and development. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and automation tools in a secure environment. Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance within DoD regulated environments. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders. Active DoD Top Secret clearance. Some of our competitive benefits packages include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,â¯critical illnessâ¯insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, 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. â¯And more!⯠Learn More & Apply Now! Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?⯠Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world â and access to Collins sites when their work requires in person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form â with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short term and/or long term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses â Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.