Date Posted:
2026-08-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Senior Engineering Manager - Civil Space Systems Discipline Chief (Onsite)
Join the team shaping the future of human spaceflight. Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is one of the world’s leading innovators in advanced aerospace and defenses technology. Our Civil Space division designs and builds solutions that enable human exploration in deep space, low earth orbit, and beyond.
Seeking a Systems Engineering Manager responsible for the leadership, training, coaching as well as the oversight of systems engineers assigned to various platforms that may include Artemis Orion or Space Launch System, ESOC (Space Suit), Space Station or Thermal Systems. In this role you will support engineers’ use of processes and tools which convert customer expectations, requirements, and specifications into functional/physical architecture(s) leading to engineering design specifications facilitating the work of the other design disciplines. Typical design/development projects will include unique mechanical assemblies, electrical assemblies, and integrated electromechanical devices commonly found in commercial and military Aerospace applications.
In this role, the candidate will function as the Civil Space Systems Discipline Chief Engineer providing deep technical stewardship within the discipline. This role defines standards and methods, ensures consistent application of best practices, and maintains technical integrity across programs, while developing talent and providing independent technical oversight.
Additionally, the successful candidate may be required to be an individual contributor to a hardware development program on a part time basis.
Applicants will have strong knowledge of and experience with Aerospace/Defense related systems engineering processes including the generation of Systems Engineering Management Plans, structured requirements analysis & decomposition, initial system sizing/modelling, and the generation, planning, management, and verification of requirements compliances through the typical means of analysis, inspection, demonstration and test.
The applicant will have proven supervisory skills including the promotion of ethical behavior in accordance with RTX’s “Code of Ethics.” Further, it is expected that candidates have a history of being self-motivated and possessing the ability to set individual as well as team priorities and to accomplish established goals within a matrixed team environment.
Tasks & assignments include:
Systems Discipline Chief Engineer activities include:
Hardware development qualifications include:
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Qualifications You Must Have:
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.
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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
