Senior Manager, Systems Engineering - (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹配

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for strategic defense programs in Richardson, TX. Lead a team of systems engineers to ensure lifecycle rigor and mission-aligned outcomes on DoD programs.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance Day 1 and onsite support in Richardson, TX, with a sign-on bonus eligible. You will drive technical direction, program execution, and staffing decisions, while ensuring compliance with established processes and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government (DoD) Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of systems engineers across the full development lifecycle.
• Own engineering execution for scope, schedule, and cost with involvement in planning, EVM, and risk management.
• Ensure disciplined use of development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools per industry standards.
• Lead, review, and guide proposal and capture activities with credible engineering content.
• Manage staffing, performance, and engagement of the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

DoD knowledge

EVMS

Education

STEM degree

Tools

JIRA

DOORS

JAMA

CAMEO

TeamWork Cloud

Job description

Role Description

Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead systems engineering execution on high-impact Department of Defense programs. This role is for a proven leader who understands that disciplined systems engineering—and the effective management of engineering talent—directly enables mission success and national security outcomes. You will provide technical and functional leadership to teams of systems engineers, with accountability for lifecycle rigor across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification. You will manage and allocate engineering resources to meet program priorities, develop and mentor senior engineering talent, and ensure the right skills are aligned to the right mission needs. This role requires decisive leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to translate mission objectives into executable plans in high-consequence environments. This position requires US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1, onsite role supporting Richardson, TX location, and Sign‑on Bonus Eligible.

What You Will Do

• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction and applying sound systems engineering principles across the full development lifecycle.
• Program Execution: Own engineering execution for scope, schedule, and cost, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management activities.
• Process & Compliance: Ensure disciplined use of established development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools, including adherence to industry standards.
• Bids & Proposals: Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.
• People & Resource Management: Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high‑performing engineering team.
• Organizational Leadership: Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.
• Ethics and Morale: Adhere to and ensure alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors; create an environment of Care, Belonging, Well‑Being, Inclusion, and Optimum Performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an active Top Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.

We Prefer

• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with changing priorities and resource constraints.
• Strong emotional intelligence, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Highly self‑motivated leader capable of fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team‑first mindset with a focus on collective success.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
• Ability to assess engineering performance against plan and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing and maintaining staffing plans, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering development methodologies.
• Familiarity with TeamWork Cloud and CAMEO.
• Familiarity with DOORS and JAMA.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

What We Offer

• 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 coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary range: 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.