Systems Engineer

• Model Based Systems Engineering

Job Information

• Date Posted: 2026-02-11
• Country: United States of America
• Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A
• Position Role Type: Onsite
• Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $131,100 USD

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Company

Raytheon 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. We have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Collins Collaborative Mission Autonomy team is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer
• Model Based Systems Engineering with an active US Secret security clearance to join our team. This is an onsite position and can be located in Fort Wayne, IN (preferred), or Mc Kinney, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA or El Segundo, CA.

At Collins Aerospace, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.

What You Will Do

• Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams composed of systems, software, test, and hardware engineers
• Support systems engineering program deliverables, including but not limited to model-based engineering models, systems architecture artifacts & description documents, and instruction manuals
• Support systems engineering program deliverables using MBSE approaches
• Implement rigorous MBSE approaches using Sys

ML in Cameo Enterprise Architect:

• Implement traceability between MBSE model content and domain-specific analysis tools and simulation
• Support requirements development & management for our autonomy products, starting from operational analysis down to systems/software requirements
• Collaborate with customers and user community to develop and refine autonomous systems
• Support the Systems Engineering leadership team to provide an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Be willing to travel occasionally to support working groups, system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities
• Ability to work well with other team members, teammates, and disciplines
• Complete assigned tasks on time and on budget with high quality work products

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 2+ years of work-related experience with Systems Engineering, to include, but not limited to:
• Experience with requirement management and related tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS/DOORS Next Generation)
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition of complex systems
  • Experience with System Modeling Language (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) toolsets (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational Rhapsody)
  • Experience in technical writing (e.g., Engineering notebooks, Test Plans, Instruction manuals, etc.)
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity modeling & simulation (e.g., AFSIM), Python, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks
• Experience in software development using C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with Architecture Frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, UAF)
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as: Agile development/lifecycle, Test Driven Development
• Demonstrated work is performed without appreciable direction
• Ability to work on site regularly (60% +)
• Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Engineering from an ABET approved college or university
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance

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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent upon level of position and other factors)

About This Role

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.

This is an onsite role. 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.

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 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.