Manager, Thermal Analysis

Location

McKinney, TX – 2501 W University Dr, Wing D Building.

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is seeking a Section Leader for the Advanced Sensors Thermal Analysis Section. The Section Leader will oversee staffing, development, hiring, succession planning, performance appraisals, compensation planning, and promotions. The role requires maintaining positive customer relationships, forecasting labor needs, and deploying qualified staff to support programs. The Section Leader will provide technical leadership, review thermal analysis BOEs for proposals, and mentor staff as an expert technical advisor.

• Lead a group of thermal engineers, ensuring each employee has appropriate work assignments and growth opportunities.
• Perform performance development and appraisal, salary and manpower planning, career coaching, weekly time‑card approval, host section meetings, and enforce company policies.
• Provide technical oversight, monitor program execution, and offer subject‑matter expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.
• Assist with proposal preparation, including estimating scope of new engineering projects and providing accurate estimates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Master’s equals 2 years;
  Ph.D. equals 5 years.
• Experience in thermal analysis using ANSYS, STAR‑CCM+, FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA, or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in mechanical principles to solve thermal analysis problems both inside and outside finite element tools.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required as only citizens can secure a clearance.
• Ability to work on‑site in a closed and secured environment.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional experience in thermal analysis of complex systems across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Background as a technical leader or engineering team leader.
• Proven track record in facilitating career growth and knowledge transfer.
• Experience in electronics cooling and aerodynamic heating analyses.
• Experience leading thermal testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction, and correlation.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System.
• Experience supporting EACs, BOEs, and proposals.
• Ability to present to external customers and travel to government and other facilities as needed.

Competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and career development opportunities. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance, and backup care for children and adults.

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 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.