Raytheon Technologies

Senior Manager, System Controls (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM field with 10+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years
  • Proven experience in leading high-performing teams
  • Experience with complex systems engineering programs
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Knowledge of SAE ARP 4754 guidelines and DO-178B/C standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and optimization of aerospace control systems
  • Collaborate with leadership to define system requirements
  • Oversee system control architecture and design reviews
  • Direct continuous improvement of engineering processes
  • Identify and manage risks in system controls and performance
  • Ensure project execution aligns with budget and timeline
  • Develop team capabilities to resolve complex technical challenges

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) with employer matching and contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan including counseling sessions
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

We are seeking a System ControlsManager to lead the development, integration, and performance optimization of advanced control systems supporting next-generation aerospace platforms.

In this high-impact leadership role, your technicalexpertiseand strategic direction will directly influence thesystemarchitecture, control logic, integration,validationandverificationof complex system control solutions across Environmental & Airframe Control Systems(EACS)programs.

You will lead a high-performing team of control and systems engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, precision, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the full system development lifecycle.

In this role, you will lead both people and technology,driving world-class execution of control system development, system integration, performance analysis,validationandverification activities to ensure robust and compliant system operation.

What You Will Do

  • Partner with value stream and engineering leadership to definecontrol system requirements thatfostering a culture of excellence that drives innovation and elevates system performance standards.

  • Collaborate with value stream leaders and chief engineers to strategically align programs with the right technical resources, ensuring teams are empowered, supported, and positioned to deliver high-impact results.

  • Manage teamto lead system control architecture reviews, non-advocate reviews, and system design reviewsprovidingcritical technical insight to strengthen design integrity,optimizecontrol strategies, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with overall program/businessobjectives.

  • Driveorganization and team toexercisecontinuous improvement of systems engineering and control development processes, championing agility, innovation, and operational excellence to enhance execution across complex aerospace programs.

  • Champion and developteam toidentifyand manage risks associated with system controls, integration, and performance, proactively developing mitigation strategiesthat protect program success while enabling continuous improvement opportunities.

  • Manage team tofollow standard processes to developaccuratecost estimates andidentifycapital investment needs, supporting strategic planning and informed decision-making that enables sustainable program growth and technology advancement.

  • Manage team toleadexecution of programs within approved budget and schedule while ensuringhigh standardsof quality, efficiency, reliability, and performance across all phases of system andcomponentdevelopment.

  • Develop team to drive complex technical challenges to resolution through a solutions-oriented leadership approach, removing obstacles, enabling team success, and transforming technical limitations into opportunities for innovation.

  • Provide strategic direction for control systems processes, methods, and technology roadmaps in support of businessobjectives, customer satisfaction, and long-term capability growth.

  • Develop team tomaintaina forward-looking focus on operator experience and fielded system performance, balancing system capability with manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle cost considerations throughout the design and development process.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum10years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum7years of experience

  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring, and talent development.

Qualification We Prefer

  • Experience leading complex systems engineering programs through development, integration, verification, and deployment phases.

  • Experience partnering with engineering leadership, chief engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical execution with programobjectives, schedules, and resource constraints.

  • Experience translating organizational strategy into executable engineering roadmaps and integrated program plans.

  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams across systems, hardware, software, integration, and test disciplines.

  • Experience conducting structured technical design reviews and driving resolution of complex technical issues across system interfaces and integration environments.

  • Experience managing technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule risks, including development and execution of mitigation plans.

  • Experience managing engineering execution against cost, schedule, and technical performance baselines, including tracking progress and driving corrective actions.

  • Experience developing cost estimates, budget inputs, and capital investment analyses to support program planning and resource allocation.

  • Experience implementing engineering process improvements that improved execution efficiency, reduced rework, or increased program throughput.

  • Experience incorporating manufacturability, maintainability, lifecycle cost, producibility, and operational considerations into early-stage design decisions and trade studies.

  • Experience leading and developing engineering teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development.

  • Knowledgeperformingcontrols analysisand experiencedesigning control algorithmsto develop team capabilities to ensurepropercontroldesign considering controlmargins (gain and phase)and control separationfor consistent performancethat considerssystemvariability.

  • ExperienceutilizingModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)andautomatic code generation from controls analysismodelsincludingintegration into controller hardware.

  • Familiarity withSAEARP 4754 guidelinesfor developing complex civilaircraftsystemsand DO-178B/C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • 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 canbuy:pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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,childand elder care services

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  • And more!

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About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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