Sr Principal Requirements Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Systems (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NE-OMAHA-218 ~ 2120 S 72Nd St ~ 72ND ST, Ste 900

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Our Air Traffic Systems (ATS), Systems Engineering Department has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our ATS Air Traffic Control (ATC) team in Fullerton, CA, Omaha, NE or Marlborough, MA. Senior Principal Systems Engineers Lead other Systems Engineers while providing technical direction and clarification of requirements to software development teams & test personnel, perform system engineering analyses including trade studies, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, and requirement verification and validation. As part of the ATS team, you'll be instrumental in supporting the next generation of Air Traffic Control by supporting the replacement of the Federal Aviation System’s (FAA) aging legacy systems.

This position requires occasional domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design, development and assessment of system requirement and interface requirements
• Perform networking and integration activities to support development, maintenance, and deployment of the system
• Manage and/or generate systems engineering related documentation of legacy and newly developed products (design memos, specifications, diagrams, Interface Control Documents, test requirements/plans, optimization procedures) in support of projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a 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
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Proficiency using IBM Rational DOORS/DNG
• Proficient with Digital Engineering Tools (DOORS/DNG, Cameo, Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with system and sub-system level requirements and verification documentation methods
• Experience in Systems Engineering Requirements Activities: requirement derivation, interface allocations, systems integration, requirement sell off, requirements analysis, procedure development, test development, test execution and evaluation of results
• Familiar with generating and maintaining technical documentation, such as specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Test Requirement Documents (TRDs), and Verification Cross Reference Matrices
• Familiar with Engineering Lifecycle Optimization (ELO) - Publishing 
• Use/develop scripts to automate the upload and download of documentation to and from Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) in a variety of formats
• Maintain DOORS database

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with Agile Development Processes
• Experience with AI/Machine Learning, Modeling and Simulation Applications, Agile/Scrum, and Atlassian Jira/Confluence
• Prior Team Lead and Control Account Management (CAM) Experience

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours:  Core hours, Modified time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of PTO 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! 

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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