Principal Mission / Systems Engineer

About Applied Signal Technology (AST)

Applied Signal Technology (AST), a Collins Aerospace company, is seeking a Principal Mission / Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion for strengthening the nation and improving global security. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.

Our work in high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our engineers to resolve complex problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate and highly collaborative, providing engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with the nation’s finest service members. We embrace integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

About the Role

This is an onsite position based out of our Salt Lake City, UT location. As a Principal Mission / Systems Engineer, you will work with experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country. You will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas to push products beyond current capabilities.

In this role, you will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary. You will interact with development teams to resolve discrepancies, identify and resolve problems across all phases of the system lifecycle, and recognize areas for improvement or customer needs to relay them as business development possibilities. The role may require periodic travel up to 25% and the ability to work weekends and nights to support integration and testing efforts.

Join Our Mission

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions. 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 will have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Hiring Process & Application

To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, please visit our company website. Please ensure the role type is appropriate for your needs before applying. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.