Senior Principal Systems Architect - Secure Systems

Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Base: $132,400 - $251,600 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Active transferable us secret security clearance
Systems architecture for embedded digital hardware
Cryptographic functionality design
The role focuses on developing the right thing and leading project decisions regarding design trade-offs for next-generation security-enabled mission computing

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing the right thing and leading project decisions regarding design trade-offs for next-generation security-enabled mission computing.
  • Candidates will gain invaluable experience working with security and crypto certification specialists while maturing products from low TRL through program accreditation.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on developing the right thing and leading project decisions regarding design trade-offs for next-generation security-enabled mission computing.

Salary

Base: $132,400 - $251,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active transferable US Secret security clearance
  • Systems Architecture for embedded digital hardware
  • Cryptographic functionality design
  • Hardware and Software team collaboration
  • Design trade-off decision leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience presenting technical data to management
  • Product Owner experience in Agile environment
  • Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) expertise
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Customer requirement capture and tracing

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance
  • STEM degree with 10+ years experience or Advanced Degree with 7+ years
  • Onsite work at Cedar Rapids, IA location

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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