Associate Director Systems Architect (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Associate Director Systems Architect - (Onsite)

Are you ready to design the future of aerospace and defense? Join our mission in creating transformative technologies that empower national security and defense systems.

Shape the Future with Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just build systems; we build the future. As an Associate Director of Systems Architecture, you’ll support programs involved in modernizing the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities.

Based in Richardson, TX, you’ll be immersed in innovation while leading as a subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering lifecycle. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on innovation, and aspire to grow, this role is your next step.

This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.  

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU will do:

• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.

• Serve as the primary technology focal point for internal and external stakeholders

• Define, establish, and maintain complex system of systems architectures and designs

• Lead engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices.

• Own the identification, assessment, and management of technical risks and opportunities, including development and execution of execution plans

• Lead technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal, and customer reviews.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture, analyze, decompose, derive, and trace system requirements.

• Ability to contribute as an individual contributor when necessary

• Oversee development and verification of system and subsystem test plans and procedures.

• Oversee the Design, develop, and model complex systems and sub-systems.

• Oversee the building advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases.

• Ensure JIRA is used to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

• Oversee the plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.

• Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements.

• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands-on. (On-site presence required.)

• Travel occasionally to support program requirements

Qualifications YOU must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience leading large, multidisciplinary systems engineering teams

• Proven experience eliciting customer needs, developing concepts of operations (CONOPS), and deriving, allocating, and tracing system and subsystem requirements.

• Advanced proficiency of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools including in developing and maintaining complex SysML models, including developing activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc.

• Experience with radio communication systems such as VLF, UHF, VHF, Satcom, or related.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced proficiency with MBSE tools like MagicDraw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.

• Working knowledge of cost, schedule, and technical estimation tools(e.g., SEER products).

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions.

• Technical risk & opportunity management, interface definition and control.

• Agile development experience in a leadership role such as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.

• Working knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value.

• Demonstrated competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.

• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards.

• Experience leading technical teams using collaboration and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence

• Experience or exposure to other related disciplines such as project engineering, human factors, system safety, reliability & maintainability, and cybersecurity

• Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams

• Experience with parametric bid estimation tools such as SEER.

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 

• May be eligible for Relocation

• 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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Relocation: Assistance may be provided

Employee Referral Eligible 

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.

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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.

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