Senior Engineering Manager - Civil Space, Structural & Aero-Thermal; Onsite

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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Civil Space in Collins Aerospace Mission Systems is seeking a senior engineering manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of structural analysts and aero‑thermal fluids engineers supporting multiple programs, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in matrix organization leadership and technical capability in static, dynamic, and fracture analysis of complex mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems. The candidate will be a highly engaged, hands‑on engineering leader who has a passion for developing talent and solving challenging problems to help create and support design solutions for mission critical spaceflight applications in accordance with stakeholder requirements within an allocated budget and schedule.

• Lead an experienced, empowered team comprised of structural analysts and aero‑thermal fluids engineers with various skillsets, supporting multiple programs in different stages of design, development, build, test, and verification.
• Responsible for leadership, training, coaching, and technical oversight of the detailed stress and aero‑thermal analysis of complex structures utilized in human spaceflight mechanical and electromechanical applications.
• Lead team in all aspects of structural and aero‑thermal analysis including static and dynamic stress analysis using Ansys, Patran/Nastran and closed form solutions, fracture analysis (NASGRO), margin of safety and fatigue calculations, occasional nonlinear analysis, support of vibration and shock testing, CFD, thermal and performance analysis.
• Provide occasional expert technical guidance and support to development and production programs.
• Develop and enact professional and technical development plans, and succession plans.
• Perform staffing coordination and employee skill development to ensure suitable skill mix among the team, including hiring and performance development.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (Chief Engineers, Program Managers, Senior Engineering Leadership, etc.) to ensure that program goals are met.
• Ensure adherence to department and company policies and standards, ethics and regulatory compliance, and contractual specifications.
• Provide recommendations and implement continuous improvements.

• 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.
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug‑Free Workforce.

• Leader with a demonstrated record of success leading engineering teams, managing and/or performing on a multidisciplinary team of 10+.
• Experience in structural analysis, random vibration and shock testing of space‑qualified ECLSS, thermal management, or similar complex electro‑mechanical systems and components.
• Experience in CFD, thermal, and performance analysis of space‑qualified ECLSS and thermal management systems and components.
• Solid understanding of material behaviors in the linear and non‑linear range.
• Experience with project,…