Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

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

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.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager with an active Top Secret clearance to work onsite in Largo, FL.

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: Own 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: Lead, 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:

• Successfully executed in a previous 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/DN, Jama, etc.), modeling tools (CAMEO/Rhapsody), Python or other programming languages.

• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering development methodologies

• Highly self-motivated leader capable of fostering a positive, accountable team culture.

• 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.

• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• 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

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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