Senior Systems Engineering Manager; Onsite

Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Onsite)

• Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction and applying sound systems engineering principles across the full development lifecycle.
• Own engineering execution for scope, schedule, and cost, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management activities.
• Ensure disciplined use of established development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools, including adherence to industry standards.
• Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.
• Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high‑performing engineering team.
• Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.
• Adhere to and ensure alignment with RTX Values and Behaviors; create an environment of care, belonging, well‑being, inclusion, and optimum performance.

• University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance required prior to start date; ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with changing priorities and resource constraints.
• Strong emotional intelligence, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• 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 success.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
• Ability to assess engineering performance against plan and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing and maintaining staffing plans, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (including JIRA).
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Teamwork Cloud and CAMEO, DOORS and JAMA.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• U.S. DoD government‑issued Top Secret security clearance (if not already held).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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.
• Relocation assistance.

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 in 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.