Senior Systems Engineering Manager (ONSITE)

globalhr; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead an innovative team responsible for future avionics development and testing for commercial aircraft. This onsite Melbourne, FL role emphasizes people management, staffing strategy, and technical guidance across CNS systems.

You will drive performance, coach engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders while applying the full Systems Engineering V model and avionics certification practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Full understanding of the Systems Engineering V model and its application to avionics products.
• Familiarity with aircraft certification activities (TC/STC, TSO/PMA) and avionics DO-160.
• Experience operating in an Agile environment and implementing EVMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-year staffing plan for avionics programs.
• Coach systems engineers and manage individual development plans.
• Oversee performance discussions and compensation alignment.
• Develop estimates for new engineering efforts and bid support.
• Collaborate with program leaders to align staffing with demand and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Agile

Earned Value Mgmt

V-Model

Avionics DO-160

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Jama

Job description

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 is looking for an experienced, Senior Systems Engineering Manager with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead an innovative, dedicated team responsible for future development and testing of avionics systems for commercial aircraft.

This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

What You Will Do:

• People Management
• Develop and manage individual development plans for team members
• Coach and guide systems engineers in performing their tasks
• Proactively manage team performance, conducting continuous performance discussions
• Manage team salaries and compensation, aligning with broader department strategies
• Staffing
• Create strategic staffing plans for multiyear projects
• Work with leaders across the business to find the best total Collins solution to staffing
• Work with programs to understand demand loading and skillset needs
• Technical Contribution
• Support team in Systems Development concepts for Avionics equipment
• Understand the full systems engineering V and how to implement it into products
• Awareness of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance systems in commercial aircraft
• Bid and Proposals
• Support systems engineering team in developing estimates for new engineering efforts

What You Will Learn:

• How to build a business plan in the commercial market
• Technical understanding of CNS Systems
• Support for major OEMs and Airline Partners
• Aftermarket strategies
• Systems Department Development Strategies

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
• Must understand the full systems engineering "V" and how to implement it into products
• Basic understanding of aircraft level certification activities (TC/STC etc…) as well as avionics certification activities (TSO/PMA etc…)
• Understanding of Avionics DO-160 qualification activities
• Avionics development lifecycle understanding
• Experience implementing and operating in an Agile environment
• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of ARP-4754 and how to implement in Avionics
• Expert level understanding of aircraft and avionics level certification activities
• Experience as a Cost Account manager
• Experience working with FAA/FCC
• Understanding the difference between EASA and FAA regulations
• Industry awareness of Communication Working Group
• Pilots License
• Greater than 3 years of engineering leadership experience
• Ability to lead complex avionics programs as a technical leader
• Ability to lead large bidding efforts
• Familiarity with Jama
• Experience working with Boeing and Airbus
• Experience working with Business and Regional OEMs

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 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
• And more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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