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 member27s 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 ability to lead a scrum team and drive results through tracking & interpreting metrics
Experience establishing and leading modern agile execution
Demonstrated ability to lead a team while addressing technical, execution and personnel issues
Experience with cloud based, distributed, or containerized systems
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
CompTIA Security+
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other cloud native technologies
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD
Knowledge of DoD mission systems, cybersecurity requirements, and secure by design practices
What we offer:
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
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 coverage: you can purchase pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life 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, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation assistance may be provided
And more!
Learn More and Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions 2D whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you27ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form 2D with our customers and with each other 2D propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that27s redefining aerospace, every day.
#MISENG
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate27s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company27s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
