Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite) at RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

204500.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Test Support, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Electrical Circuits, Test Equipment, Documentation, Data Analysis, Programming, Automated Testing, Leadership, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Integration, Verification, Validation

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2026-01-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 We are seeking a process-oriented and leadership-driven Principal Systems Engineer to join our design engineering team in a support-focused capacity. This role provides essential technical assistance in the integration, verification, and validation of mission critical products, aids the design engineering team while supporting manufacturing, production teams, and product engineers. The individual will focus on test issues and resolution of an integrated test environment, creating and updating test manuals, developing troubleshooting flowcharts, and taking a lead role in tracking engineering related investigations and improvements. This includes communicating progress, maintaining a dashboard of test support activities, and identifying hardware and software needs to ensure efficient task execution. What You Will Do: Provide technical support to the design engineering team and assist manufacturing and production teams with addressing specific challenges related to the testing of power and actuation systems Understanding technical requirements and derive requirements for the test environment as needed Support software team through identification and development of utilities for analyzing data and expediting failure resolution Diagnose electrical failures or issues within the test environment and test equipment Take a lead role in managing engineering tasks for specific initiatives, ensuring timely progress and completion while maintaining alignment with project goals Maintain and update a dashboard to track current test support activities handled by the Systems and Electrical team, including task statuses, progress updates, and resource requirements Communicate progress updates, milestones, and estimated completion timelines to stakeholders for engineering-only initiatives Develop detailed test manuals, troubleshooting flowcharts, and technical documentation to guide production and engineering teams Assist with failure investigations by leveraging root cause analysis tools and implementing corrective actions Read, interpret, and create engineering prints and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and production efforts Responsible for higher-level system design and overseeing the integration of hardware and software Lead development and validation strategies, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals Drives innovation, identifies risks, and proposes solutions to complex technical challenges Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring issues and improve troubleshooting and documentation processes Mentor junior engineers Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Previous experience with automated test systems, such as LabVIEW or similar tools, is required Electrical circuits, test and measurement equipment integration and troubleshooting experience Experience with requirements management databases, i.e. – DOORS for requirements management and linking requirements to test procedures Experience maintaining dashboards or similar tools to track task progress and identify resource needs, and communication to stakeholders Knowledge of failure investigation methods, including root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) Previous experience working with detailed engineering prints and technical documentation Qualifications We Prefer: Proven ability to take initiative and lead engineering tasks Strong organizational and process-oriented skills with a focus on creating clear, actionable documentation Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage tasks and coordinate efforts across teams A proactive mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership for assigned initiatives Experience in the operation, test, and troubleshooting of power and actuation systems Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation Experience in programming C/C++, Python, or other programming languages Experience with DevSecOps/TDD/BDD; Security+ Experience with automated test scripting and automated data analysis What We Offer: 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! Learn More & Apply Now! Mission Systems: 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. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. 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 – 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.

Responsibilities

The Principal Systems Engineer will provide technical support to the design engineering team and assist manufacturing and production teams with testing challenges. They will also manage engineering tasks, maintain a dashboard for test support activities, and develop technical documentation.