Lead Systems Engineer (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace

Job DescriptionDate Posted:2025-12-11Country:United States of AmericaLocation:CA806: 8650 Balboa Avenue San Diego 8650 Balboa Avenue San Antonio Building, San Diego, CA, 92123 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretRaytheon Company, Managed by Collins AerospaceThe Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring a Lead Systems Engineer to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer.GPNTS is the next generation real time GPS-based PNT data fusion and distribution system for Navy surface platforms. GPNTS integrates signals from navigation-related sensors and provides users with a reliable and accurate blended navigation solution. A variant of this system is the GPNTS Hull Optimized System Tactical (GHOST), which will be integrated into Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) platforms as part of a new initiative for the GPNTS program. The Lead Systems Engineer will perform a significant role in this new initiative: a technical leadership role for a team executing across the full development life cycle, including requirements development, system design, software/hardware integration, qualification/certification, and production transition. The Lead Systems Engineer will help establish and maintain relationships with the customer community, and will coordinate with program leadership on long term strategy and planning.What You Will Do:Serve as the primary technology and systems engineering focal point driving Systems Engineering practices across multiple teamsCommunicate to the MASC Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Chief Engineer (CE), and Program leadership to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help neededDevelop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting, leading to a successful Systems Requirements Review (SRR)Lead technical discussions and formulate plans of action by leveraging company SMEs across engineering disciplinesPrepare presentations and brief customers during program design reviews and other meetingsQualifications You Must Have: Typically requires: Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations Experience with the entire systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validationThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We Prefer:Master's degree or PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering, or MathematicsAbility to work independently and work with SMEs, CEs, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical decisionsActive and transferable U.S. government-issued SECRET security clearanceExperience evaluating and mitigating technical risksExperience with reviewing and supporting trade studies, down-selects, and other related analysesExperience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)Proficiency with systems modeling tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB)Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentationsAgile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles, and familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change managementAbility to manage multiple and competing priorities while working on rapid development programs or in fast-paced environmentsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFamiliarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and proceduresFamiliarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle; preference for US Navy requirementsWhat We Offer :Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.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 - 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.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this roleOnsite: 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 - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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