Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ ​ The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

You will work as a hands-on leader, both leading and contributing a team of experienced Systems Engineering professionals on the development on aircraft interior monuments. As the Systems Engineering Manager, you and your team will ensure the quality and standards of work achieved in the delivery of systems engineering services are precise, timely and dedicated to meeting our program requirements.

This is an onsite position in Everett, Washington.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing systems engineering team, providing mentorship, technical direction, and performance management.
• Own system-level requirements development, flow-down, verification, and validation for galley, lavatory, and cabin interior products.
• Ensure integrated system architectures meet performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and OEM & airline customers.
• Manage system-level risk identification, mitigation planning, and change control.
• Champion systems engineering processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support aircraft-level integration efforts, including electrical, structural, and environmental interfaces.
• Drive compliance with FAA/EASA certification requirements (e.g., Part 25, DO‑160, DO‑178/254 as applicable).
• Represent systems engineering in internal and external technical reviews, customer meetings, and supplier discussions.

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
• Experience establishing and managing requirements of complex systems.
• Hands-on experience using requirement management tools like Siemens Polarian/ALM.
• Experience communicating with both customers and suppliers on means of compliance.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working within FAA/EASA certification environments.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interior products such as galleys, monuments, and lavatories, including mechanical, electrical, and structural interfaces.
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.

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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Ass