Senior Manager Systems Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Senior Manager Systems Engineering in Aurora, CO to lead ES disciplines and agile execution for the HBMAS program. You will drive requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and secure cloud-enabled mission capabilities.

The role requires senior leadership, collaboration with customers, and occasional travel. A TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading system engineering, test or integration teams.
• Experience managing staffing, growth & development.
• Ability to lead scrum teams and interpret metrics.
• Experience with modern agile execution.
• Experience guiding DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidiscipline engineering teams and establish agile processes.
• Coordinate with Product Owners, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, and program management.
• Drive staffing and coordination between SE teams and matrix organization.
• Provide mentorship and career development for team members.
• Present technical direction to customers and leadership.

Skills

Scrum Master

Systems engineering leadership

Agile processes

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace 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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Manager Systems Engineering to support the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program in Aurora, CO. The role requires senior-level systems engineering leadership across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and technical execution to deliver secure, cloud-enabled mission capabilities. The team develops and enhances cloud enabled systems used for ingesting, tagging, and auditing mission data while ensuring security, integrity, and availability. Work is performed using modern agile practices in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required (up to 25%). An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.

What You Will Do:

Scrum Master Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams Establish program Agile Processes and lead scrum events Experience coordinating with Product Owners, DevSecOps teams, Cybersecurity, and program management to ensure cohesive execution Track progress using metrics to identify needs, impediments, and improvement areas Track progress and improve team velocity by removing impediments and mentoring team members Maintain execution baselines and delivery commitments through coordination across engineering disciplines Ensure acceptance criteria are met and maintain accountability across development teams Perform work inspections to ensure transparency and accountability Strong communication skills with ability to deliver customer level briefings covering systems engineering and I&T scope, processes, and execution Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Discipline Leadership Provide Manage staffing and coordination between the HBMAS program SE team and the SE Discipline matrix organization Provide dynamic positive leadership that instills integrity and collaboration Provide Annual Feedback Reviews to Systems Engineering Discipline team members Establish Agile and SE Process guidance for the team and champion their understanding and adherence Provide mentorship and manage team member’s career development and technical competency growth Drive systems engineering rigor across requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, and verification Experience guiding technical baseline development, configuration management, and interface control processes Strong communication skills with ability to present technical direction to customers, stakeholders, and leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience in management of system engineering, test engineering, or integration engineering
• Experience with personnel management for staffing, growth & development
• Demonstrated ability to lead a scrum team and drive results through tracking & interpreting metrics
• Experience establishing and leading modern agile execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while addressing technical, execution and personnel issues
• Experience with cloud based, distributed, or containerized systems
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CompTIA Security+
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other cloud native technologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD
• Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design practices

What we offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 coverage: you can purchase pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.