Principal Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Remote)

Date Posted:2026-06-22 Country:United States of America Location:US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3 Position Role Type:Remote 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it's embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology.Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Principal Systems Engineer role within our Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the ATS team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of Air Traffic Control RADAR Systems and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide.What You Will Do:You will join a dynamic Systems Engineering team dedicated to modernizing Air Traffic Control RADAR systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) and internationally.You will drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges and crafting system and product-level requirements.You will play a key role in verifying these requirements by developing rigorous sell-off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.You will have a direct impact on modernizing and deploying Air Traffic Control RADAR systems across the US and internationally.You will develop solutions to modernize and integrate multiplatform air traffic systems that track commercial, military, and unmanned aircraft to meet the demands of the future.You can take flight to the next level of your career by becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and valued consultant to our Systems Engineering team.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 experienceU.S. Citizen - 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 clearancePrior experience with design, integration and test of large complex radar systemsMust have prior experience with IBM DOORS, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite.Must have experience generating technical documentation and preparing and facilitating briefings with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.Experience planning, developing and executing system and/or subsystem level integration and testExperience using MATLAB or alternative tools to perform data analysisExperience using RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network and spectrum analyzersExperience leading a team of engineersExperience with Linux or Unix operating systems.Able to travel, domestic and internationally up to 25% and occasionally more to meet program objectivesQualifications We Prefer:Experience with design, integration and test of Primary and Secondary Air Traffic Control Surveillance Radar systemsExperience with Agile Development ProcessesExperience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools such as CameoExperience supporting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or US Department of Defense (DoD) government contracts.Experience with IFF and AIMS U.S. Government testingWhat 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!  Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role: Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience