Systems Engineering Manager - (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Systems Engineering Manager to lead the systems engineering execution on high-impact DoD programs at our Largo, FL site. You will manage teams of engineers, drive lifecycle rigor, and ensure mission success in high-consequence environments.

You will mentor senior engineers, allocate resources, and translate mission objectives into executable plans while maintaining compliance with DoD requirements and RTX values.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Active and transferable DoD Top Secret U.S. government clearance is required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.
• Pursuing or completed Graduate degree or Leadership Development program participation.
• 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.
• Manage program execution for scope, schedule, and cost, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management.
• Ensure disciplined use of established development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools.
• Participate in bids & proposals with credible, executable engineering content.
• Hire, staff, and develop engineers; manage performance and mentorship.
• Partner with leadership to plan departmental and strategic initiatives.
• Uphold RTX values and foster care, belonging, well-being, inclusion and high performance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Earned Value Management

Agile methodologies

JIRA

MBSE

Teamwork Cloud

CAMEO

DOORS

Rhapsody

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Atlassian JIRA

IBM tool suite

EVM tools

Rational Model Manager

JAMA/DOORS/DOORS Next

Job description

Location:
US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600

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: Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Systems Engineering Manager - (Onsite) Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world 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.

Role Description: Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a 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) Top Secret Security Clearance Day 1.

Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Largo, FL location.

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: Aids 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: Participate, 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 You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Active and transferable DoDTop Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Pursuing or completed Graduate egree or participant in Leadership Development programs
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a background in Earned Value Management

Qualifications 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 or IBM tool suite, including EWM
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering development methodologies
• Familiarity with Teamwork Cloud and CAMEO or Rational Model Manager and Rhapsody
• Familiarity with JAMA, DOORS, DOORS Next
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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