Senior Electrical Engineering Manager; Onsite

Date Posted:  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:
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:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Strategic Defense Solution (SDS) team in Richardson, TX is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager position. This individual will lead an electrical engineering team responsible for the design, development, integration, and support of electrical systems across our product portfolio for Department of Defense programs, including circuit card design and wire harness design. This role ensures strong technical execution, effective project leadership, and alignment with organizational priorities, delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements – directly enables mission success.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Leadership & Talent Development Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high-performing engineering team. Create a supportive, accountable team environment focused on growth, coaching, and skill development. Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and guide engineers through career progression. Model inclusive leadership behaviors in alignment with company culture and values.

Technical Expertise & Engineering Excellence Direct or monitor the planning, execution, and validation of circuit card assembly development. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, established development process, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations. Facilitate rigorous design reviews and champion sound engineering judgment. Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support new products, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives. Translate technical requirements into actionable plans understood across disciplines. Build strong relationships to enable efficient problem solving and project execution. Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.

Operational Execution & Project Management Manage resource allocation, schedules, and priorities across multiple engineering projects. Own engineering execution ensuring deliverables/scope meet cost, performance, and timeline objectives, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk…