Senior Systems Engineering Manager

1w1 week ago

RTX

Largo, US · Full-time · $132,400 – $251,600

About this role

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, unites 185,000 minds to solve complex problems with market-leading businesses and R&D investments. Collins Aerospace leads in advanced solutions for aerospace and defense. Join to shape the future as a Senior Systems Engineering Manager with active Top Secret clearance onsite in Largo, FL.

Provide technical leadership by mentoring systems engineers and applying principles across the development lifecycle. Own program execution for scope, schedule, cost, including EVM and risk management. Ensure adherence to development processes, lifecycle plans, and industry standards.

Lead bids and proposals with technical guidance for executable content. Manage hiring, staffing, performance, and personnel to build a high-performing team. Partner with peers and leadership on departmental initiatives while fostering RTX Values.

Create an environment of Care, Belonging, Well-Being, Inclusion, and Optimum Performance. Push boundaries of science to connect and protect the world. Drive organizational leadership in complex system-of-systems development.

Requirements

Successfully executed in a previous engineering leadership role with demonstrated communication and presentation skills to stakeholders
Experience working with complex system-of-systems from development, maintenance, and architectural perspectives
Understanding/familiarity with software technologies: Requirements database (e.g. DOORS/DN, Jama), modeling tools (CAMEO/Rhapsody), Python or other programming languages
Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including 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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required

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