Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace in Everett, WA is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead a seasoned team delivering aircraft interior systems.

You will own requirements, manage risk, and drive FAA/EASA certification activities for galley, lavatory and cabin interior products, partnering with design, manufacturing and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Siemens Polarion/ALM.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing systems engineering team.
• Own system-level requirements for galley, lavatory, and cabin interior.
• Ensure integrated architectures meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, supply chain, management, and customers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

MBSE

FAA/EASA certification

Stakeholder management

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Siemens Polarion/ALM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. You will work as a hands‑on leader, both leading and contributing a team of experienced Systems Engineering professionals on the development on aircraft interior monuments. As the Systems Engineering Manager, you and your team will ensure the quality and standards of work achieved in the delivery of systems engineering services are precise, timely and dedicated to meeting our program requirements. This is an onsite position in Everett, Washington.

What you will do:

Lead and develop a high-performing systems engineering team, providing mentorship, technical direction, and performance management. Own system‑level requirements development, flow‑down, verification, and validation for galley, lavatory, and cabin interior products. Ensure integrated system architectures meet performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Oversee cross‑functional collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and OEM & airline customers. Manage system‑level risk identification, mitigation planning, and change control. Champion systems engineering processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support aircraft‑level integration efforts, including electrical, structural, and environmental interfaces. Drive compliance with FAA/EASA certification requirements (e.g., Part 25, DO‑160, DO‑178/254 as applicable). Represent systems engineering in internal and external technical reviews, customer meetings, and supplier discussions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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 Experience establishing and managing requirements of complex systems. Hands‑on experience using requirement management tools like Siemens Polarian/ALM. Experience communicating with both customers and suppliers on means of compliance. Proven problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience working within FAA/EASA certification environments. Strong understanding of aircraft interior products such as galleys, monuments, and lavatories, including mechanical, electrical, and structural interfaces. Knowledge of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.

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
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.