Electrical Engineering Senior Manager – Defense Systems

Collins Aerospace; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in McKinney, TX seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead an Electrical Engineering section within RCP Hardware Technologies. You will drive innovative, mission-critical solutions for defense customers, partnering across the company to deliver resilient and secure systems.

The role requires onsite presence in McKinney, TX, with responsibilities spanning program execution, team leadership, budget awareness, and collaboration with internal and external

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and meet deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
• Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic leadership.
• Electrical Engineering experience.
• Typically requires STEM degree and 10+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering execution for both internal and external programs and IR&D projects, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Set clear, measurable team goals and communicate expectations.
• Oversee all direct line management responsibilities for the section, including performance management and career development.
• Support department-level and SBU-level initiatives.
• Ensure employee adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight and guidance for personnel issue resolution.
• Drive innovation strategies through collaboration with customers and partners across the company.
• Build and maintain internal and external networks across Mission Systems Engineering, General Management, and Operations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Security Clearance

Strategic Planning

Education

STEM degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

EVMS knowledge

Job description

Collins Aerospace in McKinney, TX seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead an Electrical Engineering section within RCP Hardware Technologies. You will drive innovative, mission-critical solutions for defense customers, partnering across the company to deliver resilient and secure systems.

The role requires onsite presence in McKinney, TX, with responsibilities spanning program execution, team leadership, budget awareness, and collaboration with internal and external