Principal Systems Engineer - Engines and MEMS (EMEMS) Sensors (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-17



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Principal Systems Engineer will work in the Engines and MEMS (EMEMS) Sensors design department supporting the team in developing highly reliable products which meet customer specified requirements/expectations at the lowest competitive cost. The engineer will be a highly motivated self-starter who will be capable of providing technical leadership to complex, multi-discipline projects, providing mentoring to other engineers, and driving innovation. The engineer will be expected to represent the organization as a prime customer contact on existing products and new designs, including making presentations to customers.

In this high visibility role, the Principal Systems Engineer will coordinate with a cross-functional design team of hardware, software, and test engineers. This role interfaces with design engineers, operations, quality, program management, business development, and customers to establish requirements for new programs, execute existing developments, and support in-service products.  The candidate should have skills and experience in the major disciplines of systems engineering: modeling and simulation, systems architecture development, requirements development/management, and validation and verification.

What You Will Do:

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.

• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.

• Monitor and assess system issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Interact with internal and external customers.

• Participate in the new product design cycle with engineering teams, including presenting at design reviews.

• Establishing and adhering to schedules and budget for system engineering activities.

• Gather and evaluate customer and industry specifications/requirements based on understanding of domain and technology.

• Providing system-level engineering expertise and technical leadership to a cross-functional engineering team, from requirements definition through detailed design implementation and verification.

• Participation in architecture trade studies, modeling/analysis/simulation, component failure mode and effects analysis, and safety analysis.

• Performing statistical and qualitative analyses of data sets.

• Leading and/or supporting system-level functional, performance, and robustness testing.

• Supporting compliance to SAE ARP4754, or other guidelines, for development of aircraft systems as required.

• Perform analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

• Consider and evaluate alternatives accounting for similar metrics.

• Manage configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Perform architectural exploration.

• Decompose customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirements.

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

• Demonstrated technical and leadership responsibility on electronic development and integration programs.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present stage gate design reviews both internally and externally to customers

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate teamwork across functions.

• Prior experience managing and coordinating hardware and software development configurations throughout the engineering process.

• Prior experience establishing design work scope content for concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product development, integration, and test.

• Demonstrated ability with conflict resolution and negotiating skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong experience in design practices with consideration for system-level performance and aerospace certification requirements including SAE ARP4754, RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and RTCA/DO-160 preferred.

• Experience with DOORS, Polarion ALM, and MATLAB/Simulink/StateFlow strongly desired.

• Experience with engine technologies, aircraft systems and data management, embedded HW/SW, Agile development processes, or cybersecurity a plus.

• 10+ years experience reviewing product specifications and determining design requirements and scope of work.

• 10+ years experience performing estimates of effort and duration for tasks.

• 10+ years experience of requirements management and convergence planning.

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, critical illness 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

• And more! 

May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*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 – 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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