Senior Manager Systems Engineer (Contingent)- Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

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:

TS/SCI - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Manager Systems Engineering to support the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program in Aurora, CO. The role requires senior-level systems engineering leadership across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and technical execution to deliver secure, cloud-enabled mission capabilities. The team develops and enhances cloud enabled systems used for ingesting, tagging, and auditing mission data while ensuring security, integrity, and availability. Work is performed using modern agile practices in close collaboration with customer and operational stakeholders. Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required (up to 25%). An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance  is required prior to start date.

This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.

What You Will Do:

Scrum Master 

• Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams  

• Establish program Agile Processes and lead scrum events 

• Experience coordinating with Product Owners, DevSecOps teams, Cybersecurity, and program management to ensure cohesive execution 

• Track progress using metrics to identify needs, impediments, and improvement areas 

• Track progress and improve team velocity by removing impediments and mentoring team members 

• Maintain execution baselines and delivery commitments through coordination across engineering disciplines 

• Ensure acceptance criteria are met and maintain accountability across development teams 

• Perform work inspections to ensure transparency and accountability 

• Strong communication skills with ability to deliver customer level briefings covering systems engineering and I&T scope, processes, and execution 

Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Discipline Leadership 

• Provide Manage staffing and coordination between the HBMAS program SE team and the SE Discipline matrix organization 

• Provide dynamic positive leadership that instills integrity and collaboration 

• Provide Annual Feedback Reviews to Systems Engineering Discipline team members 

• Establish Agile and SE Process guidance for the team and champion their understanding and adherence 

• Provide mentorship and manage team member’s career development and technical competency growth  

• Drive systems engineering rigor across requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, and verification 

• Experience guiding technical baseline development, configuration management, and interface control processes 

• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical direction to customers, stakeholders, and leadership 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience in management of system engineering, test engineering, or integration engineering 

• Experience with personnel management for staffing, growth & development 

• Demonstrated a