Sr Principal Systems Engineer / ICT Lead

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Sr Principal Systems Engineer / ICT Lead who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to solve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate and highly collaborative. It provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE role that may be based out of our Anaheim Hills, CA; San Jose, CA or Salt Lake City, UT locations. To learn more about Applied Signal Technology , please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do

AST develops, integrates, updates and maintains technical capabilities across many systems in support of the Intelligence Community (IC). The Integrated Capability Team (ICT) Lead is responsible for leadership, management, and oversight of the ICT's efforts across multiple contracts and internal projects. This includes:

Leading full product development lifecycle of existing products and new capabilities, post-delivery support, and product updates across multiple customer contracts.

Ensuring development activities satisfy costs, schedule, and technical requirements.

Participating in internal product development reviews (requirements, design, verification/validation, etc.) of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.

Marketing the ICT’s products to existing and new customers as AST grows.

Collaborating with project/program managers and other professionals within Engineering and the divisions.

Ensuring the ICT follows established development practices and processes to maintain the quality and configuration management of software products.

This leader will be challenged with significant complexity related to the relationships within AST and within the customer community. They will be empowered to make decisions of significant importance to the joint business interests and will need to work closely with leadership across AST. This position goes beyond acceptance testing and readiness reviews, to include full mission scope, considering dependencies upon technical partners, operational environment and contingency planning.

May travel up to 25% (domestic to other AST locations and customer sies within the U.S.)

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

Minimum of 8 years of proven experience with project planning, execution and support in software engineering leadership

Software/system/product development experience in one of these areas: telecommunications, data communications, wireless communications, communications protocols, networking protocols, and/or digital signal processing

Demonstrated discipline in engineering development and adherence to established processes.

Comprehensive knowledge of cost, schedule, and technical integration, including engineering planning and project management systems (IMP/IMS).

Experience providing technical leadership to engineers throughout the entire systems lifecycle

Experience tailoring systems engineering processes to specific programs

Experience in defining and scoping system-level technical efforts from technical tasking and staffing standpoints for bidding, proposal, or program execution activities

Ability to simultaneously plan and manage time-critical interdependent programs and interface with all customers (internal and external) effectively

Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to details

Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to manage across multiple disciplines in a development and mission environments

Team player, ability to work within and across multi-functional groups, organizational boundaries, and geographic locations

Inclusive management style, able to lead and motivate team members and be comfortable with raising issues in a timely manner

Minimum of 8 years working in the Defense industry, the Intelligence Community, or with other U.S. Government agencies

Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top Secret/SCI securtiity clearance with polygraph after start.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in software cost estimation, proposal development, and risk management

Experience with earned value management

An advanced program management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPMP, or equivalent)

Strong emotional intelligence skills (i.e. self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)

Coaching, teaching and/or mentoring skills

Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a multifaceted team environment

Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, containerized deployments, and modern cloud technologies

Experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including Agile methods and/or DevOps/DevSecOps

Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration

Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, Jira, etc.).

Understanding of telecommunication systems concepts and/or signal processing fundamentals

Existing U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph (within the last 24 months)

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