Principal Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3 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 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Technology Engineer with extensive experience designing, deploying, and maintaining large‑scale, mission‑critical systems for government customers. Ideal candidates will have a background supporting Air Traffic Control (ATC) or other aviation‑related domains where reliability, security, and compliance are essential. What You Will Do: Architect, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for high‑availability government systems. Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms. Ensure systems meet stringent government security, regulatory, and performance requirements. Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, security, and program teams to deliver resilient and compliant cloud solutions. Develop automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code solutions to support scalable deployments. Troubleshoot complex system issues across distributed cloud environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers. Support program reviews, design sessions, and technical documentation for government stakeholders. 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 experience 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or systems engineering. Hands-on experience with large-scale government systems, preferably within FAA or other ATC-related programs. Expertise with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM). Proven ability to design highly available, fault-tolerant cloud architectures. Qualifications We Prefer : Experience working directly in Air Traffic Control or aviation technology domains. Knowledge of NAS systems, FAA programs, or similar mission-critical environments. Familiarity with real-time and safety-critical systems. Deep understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards applicable to government systems (FedRAMP, NIST). Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar. What 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: 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 accoun