At Collins Aerospace, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we're working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design, and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. As the industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life. And together, we're redefining the future of aerospace. We're looking for a Sr. Systems Engineering Manager to lead systems engineering execution on high-impact Department of Defense programs, with accountability for lifecycle rigor across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification.
Requirements
- 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
- Successfully executed in a previous senior engineering leadership role
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills with the ability to seamlessly present to the appropriate information to numerous stakeholders
- Experience working with complex system-of-systems from both a development and maintenance perspective and from an architectural perspective
- Understanding/familiarity with the following software technologies: Requirements database (e.g. DOORS, JAMA etc.), Atlassian suite of tools (Confluence, JIRA), Linux, C/C++ Python or other programming languages, fundamental concepts of systems engineering (reqs allocation, management, verification and validation etc)
- Advanced expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, tools, and application
- Ability to lead technical discussions with internal teams as well as customers to help inform tech roadmaps
- Manage team performance, career development, succession plans, and talent reviews to set the team up for success
- Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active/Current Top Secret clearance is preferred
- 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.
- Ability to assess engineering performance against plan and proactively drive corrective actions.
- Experience developing and maintaining staffing plans, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA.
Benefits
- 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
- And more!
