Senior Manager, Systems Engineering Onsite

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering - (Onsite)

At RTX, the world 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.

Role

Description:

Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead systems engineering execution on high-impact Department of Defense programs. This role is for a proven leader who understands that disciplined systems engineering—and the effective management of engineering talent—directly enables mission success and national security outcomes.

You will provide technical and functional leadership to teams of systems engineers, with accountability for lifecycle rigor across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification. You will manage and allocate engineering resources to meet program priorities, develop and mentor senior engineering talent, and ensure the right skills are aligned to the right mission needs. This role requires decisive leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to translate mission objectives into executable plans in high-consequence environments.

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

Onsite:
This is an onsite role supporting our Richardson, TX location.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU will do:

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction and applying sound systems engineering principles across the full development lifecycle.
• Program Execution:
  Own engineering execution for scope, schedule, and cost, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management activities.
• Process & Compliance:
  Ensure disciplined use of established development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools, including adherence to industry standards.
• Bids & Proposals:
  Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.
• People & Resource Management:
  Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high-performing engineering team.
• Organizational Leadership:
  Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.
• Ethics and Morale:
  Adhere to and ensure alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors;
  Create an environment of Care, Belonging, Well-Being, Inclusion, and Optimum Performance

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. Government (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government (DoD) Top Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with changing priorities and resource constraints.
• Strong emotional intelligence, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Highly self-motivated leader capable of fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-first mindset with a focus on collective…