Date Posted:
2026-04-14Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-FL-ST PETERSBURG-381BD ~ 7401 22nd Ave N ~ BLDG DPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
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.
The Systems for Tactical Realtime Information Exchange (STRĪX) engineering organization, located in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking an Associate Director of Systems Engineering to join our systems engineering team as onsite Chief Systems Architect.
The Chief Systems Architect plays a pivotal role in overseeing the design, integration, and optimization of complex systems within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that all system components work harmoniously and effectively to meet project goals and requirements. This includes defining system architecture, guiding technical teams, evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate closely with stakeholders to align system solutions with business objectives and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise is crucial in addressing technical challenges, mitigating risks, and driving innovation in system development.
What You Will Do:
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Defines a top-level conceptual model that conveys the structure and behavioral views of a system
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Creates the blueprint for both a system and the associated project, laying out the system's components or modules, the way they interact, and the technologies and standards to be used
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Ensures that a system meets the requirements of performance, scalability, reliability and maintainability
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Leads a team of system architects across the engineering organization; Imparts knowledge, expertise and technical experience to less-experienced members of the engineering organization
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Participates in planning, definition and high-level design of the solution and explores solution alternatives
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Works with portfolio stakeholders to develop, analyze, split and realize the definition of features and capabilities
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Champion the development of system requirements, ensuring complete, unambiguous, verifiable and traceable requirements that serve as a foundation for design, development and testing of the overall system
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Support a model-based approach to systems engineering, using digital models to support the specification, design, analysis, verification, and validation of systems
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Operate in a collaborative, SAFe agile environment. Work, mentor and review development of system engineering artifacts developed by the agile scrum teams to ensure quality customer delivery
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Successfully executed in a previous engineering leadership role
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Extensive experience working with large, complex system of systems from both a development and maintenance perspective from an architectural perspective including DoDAF
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Expertise in data reduction, extraction and post-mortem analysis of one or more large, complex software systems
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Advanced experience creating and maintaining system and software digital models of complex, real-time embedded systems and processes. Experience in MBSE development and SysML 2.0 principles
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Excellent written/oral communication skills; Ability to communicate with different audience levels ranging from new engineers to senior customers
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Knowledge of system requirements development, systems software design, architectures, software development life cycle and processes as they relate to real-time software development
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Experience supporting a large (>250K LOC) and active software code base leveraging trunk-based development
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
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Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
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U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is preferred.
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DoDAF Architect certification is desired but not required.
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Experience developing system architectures, designs, and test methodologies in a team-based environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevSecOps and test automation.
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Experience with US Naval system of systems architectures and technologies, including combat systems, networking, airborne and surface tracking, and identification friend or foe systems
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from various communities and cultures.
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Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
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Knowledgeable with MBSE tools such as Cameo
What We Offer:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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Relocation assistance may be provided
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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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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