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

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney seeks a Senior Engineering Manager in Connecticut to lead engineering teams supporting complex aerospace projects. The role involves overseeing stress and aero-thermal analysis for human spaceflight applications.

The ideal candidate will have a deep background in managing engineering teams and a strong focus on talent development. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $132,400 - $251,600, along with health coverage, vacation, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in leading engineering teams is essential.
• Knowledge of NASA drug testing regulations applies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural analysts and aero-thermal engineers.
• Oversee stress analysis of complex structures.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Structural analysis

Mechanical systems

Aero-thermal analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Ansys

Patran/Nastran

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-06-29 | Country: United States of America | Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A | Position Role Type: Onsite

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

RTX, Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. 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 candidate will lead in a matrix organization with experience in static, dynamic, and fracture analysis of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, and will be a hands-on engineering leader focused on talent development and design solutions for mission critical spaceflight applications.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and technical oversight of the detailed stress and aero-thermal analysis of complex structures used in human spaceflight mechanical and electromechanical applications
• Lead the team in static and dynamic stress analysis (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, including hiring and performance development
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Chief Engineers, Program Managers, Senior Engineering Leadership, etc.) to ensure 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of 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

We Prefer

• Leader with a demonstrated record of success leading engineering teams, managing and/or performing on a multidisciplinary team of 10+ people
• 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, program, and/or task planning and coordination
• Strong knowledge of spaceflight hardware design process, including analysis & support information for mechanical and electro-mechanical component and assembly design processes, metal and composite structures, mechanical materials, and physical testing
• Experience interpreting test results vs analytical models (test vs FEM)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with focus on daily issues and longer-term strategies
• Interpersonal skills with experience in employee management, coaching, and mentoring
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and creative problem-solving
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate across the organization in a matrix environment and influence others
• Experience with bids and proposals

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) with employer matching and retirement contributions, including Lifetime Income Strategy
• Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages (pet, home, auto insurance, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection)
• Autism Benefit, Employee Assistance Plan, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits
• Relocation assistance eligibility
• And more benefits; program details depend on business unit and collective-bargaining status

Salary range: 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for incentive compensation programs depending on role and eligibility. This role is a U.S.-based role.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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