About The Position

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. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager with an active Top Secret clearance to work onsite in Largo, FL.

Requirements

  • Successfully executed in a previous engineering leadership role.
  • Demonstrated communication and presentation skills with the ability to seamlessly present the appropriate information to numerous stakeholders.
  • Experience working with complex system-of-systems from both a development and maintenance perspective and from an architectural perspective.
  • Understanding/familiarity with the following software technologies: Requirements database (e.g. DOORS/DN, Jama, etc.), modeling tools (CAMEO/Rhapsody), Python or other programming languages.
  • Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering development methodologies.
  • Highly self-motivated leader capable of fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
  • Team-first mindset with a focus on collective success.
  • 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.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • 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 issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
  • U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with changing priorities and resource constraints.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA.
  • Familiarity with Teamwork Cloud and CAMEO.
  • Familiarity with JAMA.

Responsibilities

  • 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 to RTX Values and Behaviors; Create an environment of Care, Belonging, Well-Being, Inclusion, and Optimum Performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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
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