Senior Electrical Engineering Manager (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job summary

RTX's Strategic Defense Solution team in Richardson, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead an electrical engineering team responsible for design, development, integration, and support of electrical systems across DoD programs, including circuit card and wire harness design.

The role requires a strong background in electrical system design, DoD program experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Sign-on bonus may be eligible.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• Strong background in electrical system design, including power, digital or RF circuit card development.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical engineering team responsible for design, development, integration, and support of electrical systems across DoD programs.
• Direct or monitor planning, execution, and validation of circuit card assembly development.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, process, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Facilitate design reviews and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support new products and processes.
• Manage resources, schedules, and priorities across multiple projects; oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management.

Skills

Electrical system design

Circuit card development

Power electronics

RF engineering

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Strategic Defense Solution (SDS) team in Richardson, TX is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager position. This individual will lead an electrical engineering team responsible for the design, development, integration, and support of electrical systems across our product portfolio for Department of Defense programs, including circuit card design and wire harness design. This role ensures strong technical execution, effective project leadership, and alignment with organizational priorities, delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements - directly enables mission success.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

Leadership & Talent Development

• Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high-performing engineering team.
• Create a supportive, accountable team environment focused on growth, coaching, and skill development.
• Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and guide engineers through career progression.
• Model inclusive leadership behaviors in alignment with company culture and values.

Technical Expertise & Engineering Excellence

• Direct or monitor the planning, execution, and validation of circuit card assembly development.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, established development process, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Facilitate rigorous design reviews and champion sound engineering judgment.
• Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support new products, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable plans understood across disciplines.
• Build strong relationships to enable efficient problem solving and project execution.
• Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.

Operational Execution & Project Management

• Manage resource allocation, schedules, and priorities across multiple engineering projects.
• Own engineering execution ensuring deliverables/scope meet cost, performance, and timeline objectives, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management activities.
• Apply structured project management methods to maintain transparency and predictable outcomes.

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Lead root‑cause analysis efforts to resolve complex equipment or product issues.
• Use data‑driven decision‑making to evaluate trade‑offs and select optimal solutions.
• Escalate risks proactively and recommend mitigation strategies.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Promote creativity, experimentation, and modern engineering techniques.
• Contribute to long‑term technology roadmaps and equipment strategies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• 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.
• Strong background in electrical system design, including power, digital or RF circuit card development.
• Previous experience in leading te