Date Posted: 2025 09 04 Country: United States of America Location: HNY31: Binghamton, NY 31 Lewis Rd , Binghamton, NY, 13905 1022 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret Principal Systems Engineer Simulation & Training (Onsite) Collins is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to work within the dynamic Simulation and Training Solutions (STS) business area. STS develops and builds simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers, with the primary focus being the defense industry. STS Training Device products cover a range of complexity that include desktop trainers, part task trainers, full flight simulators, sophisticated maintenance training devices, high fidelity weapon system trainers and virtual reality training devices. The Principal Systems Engineer is a technical lead who will work with stakeholders to understand training needs, define System Architecture, perform Requirements Definition, Requirements Management, Design Analysis and Documentation, Cost Estimation, and Verification / Validation of training devices. This position provides multiple avenues of career advancement in Systems Engineering and Test Engineering roles. System Engineering roles require an outgoing individual with a collaborative spirit, strong teamwork skills, a curious nature, good critical thinking skills. This position requires someone who is well organized with good attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have experience developing complex, integrated, and multi disciplinary systems. A successful candidate will have the desire to embrace a challenge with a results oriented team of Systems, Hardware and Software Engineers. What you will do: Collaborate with customers and Chief Engineers to understand training needs, contribute to product roadmaps, and guide the engineering team to realize training capabilities. Perform architecture analysis, decompose requirements, and support Working Groups with customers to define system & sub system level training system requirements. Apply MBSE methodologies to support the development cycle using Cameo Systems Modeler. Support technical interchange meetings with customers, end users, platform OEM engineers, and subcontractors. Work with aircraft equipment OEM engineers to identify and request data in support of simulated aircraft systems development efforts. Provide Design Team guidance and assist with interpretation of requirements. Support Integration planning and provide oversight during integration. Assist Test Engineers during Verification and Validation events. Mentor early career engineers to help them develop a solid systems engineering foundation. Provide status updates to Cost Account Managers. Provide inputs and support to the new business bid process. Collaborate with Project Engineers and Program Managers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure effective technical communication. Collaborate with Program Chiefs to realize the product roadmap and long term vision. Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence. Qualifications you must have: Typically requires a 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements Strong Leadership Skills and desire to fill a technical Leadership Role Solid foundation in System Engineering principles and practices Experience as a Systems Engineer on complex Aerospace or Defense platforms Experience with Requirements Management tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc) Excellent collaboration and communication skills Qualifications we prefer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) ALM / Collaboration Tools (Confluence, Jira, etc.) Configuration Management tools (Subversion, ClearCase etc.) Experience with avionics systems, interfaces, and architecture Pilot / Aircrew credentials (Military, Commercial, Private Pilot, etc.) Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods and tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc.) Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions â whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:⯠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 â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯ 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 Eligible for relocation assistance And more!⯠Learn More & Apply Now! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 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.â¯â¯ ⯠Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.â¯â¯ 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.