Systems Engineering Manager Jobs in Ludlow, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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Not Required

Senior Engineering Manager - Civil Space Systems Discipline Chief (Onsite)

Join the team shaping the future of human spaceflight.  Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is one of the world’s leading innovators in advanced aerospace and defenses technology.  Our Civil Space division designs and builds solutions that enable human exploration in deep space, low earth orbit, and beyond. 

Seeking a Systems Engineering Manager responsible for the leadership, training, coaching as well as the oversight of systems engineers assigned to various platforms that may include Artemis Orion or Space Launch System, ESOC (Space Suit), Space Station or Thermal Systems. In this role you will support engineers’ use of processes and tools which convert customer expectations, requirements, and specifications into functional/physical architecture(s) leading to engineering design specifications facilitating the work of the other design disciplines.  Typical design/development projects will include unique mechanical assemblies, electrical assemblies, and integrated electromechanical devices commonly found in commercial and military Aerospace applications.

In this role, the candidate will function as the Civil Space Systems Discipline Chief Engineer providing deep technical stewardship within the discipline. This role defines standards and methods, ensures consistent application of best practices, and maintains technical integrity across programs, while developing talent and providing independent technical oversight.

Additionally, the successful candidate may be required to be an individual contributor to a hardware development program on a part time basis.

Applicants will have strong knowledge of and experience with Aerospace/Defense related systems engineering processes including the generation of Systems Engineering Management Plans, structured requirements analysis & decomposition, initial system sizing/modelling, and the generation, planning, management, and verification of requirements compliances through the typical means of analysis, inspection, demonstration and test.

The applicant will have proven supervisory skills including the promotion of ethical behavior in accordance with RTX’s “Code of Ethics.”  Further, it is expected that candidates have a history of being self-motivated and possessing the ability to set individual as well as team priorities and to accomplish established goals within a matrixed team environment.

Tasks & assignments include:

• Acquire and develop Systems Engineering talent through recruiting, hiring, and management processes Ensure compliance with systems design processes, along with providing guidance/direction for the improvement of those processes during hardware development projects/programs
• Provide occasional expert systems modelling and general design guidance and support to development and production programs
• Provide systems design support for internal and customer funded R&D projects from concept to test
• Participates in the proposal process to develop and review cost estimates, schedules and proposals packages where engineering resources are required

Systems Discipline Chief Engineer activities include:

• Coordinate and interface Mission Critical Products and Missions Systems System Discipline Chief Engineers on Systems Engineering Initiatives
• Own discipline standards, methods, tools Ensure technical excellence and design integrity
• Promote standardization and reuse
• Support programs as trusted technical advisors Establish and participate in discipline design reviews, peer reviews, and technical board

Hardware development qualifications include:

• Proposal/development/manufacture/verification/operational support
• Experience performing system development/integration/architecting E
• Experience performing thermal/fluid/chemical analyses Relevant component hardware experience: heat exchangers,pumps/fans/separators/motors/motor controllers, chemical beds, sensors, valves, accumulators Relevant system experience: thermal control systems, air revitalization systems (CO2/H2O/trace contaminant removal), pressure control systems, oxygen generation systems, potable water systems, fuel cell systems, human waste management systems or other equivalent systems
• Requirements management and verification/validation skills Ability to work well both independently and within an integrated product development (IPD) team environment
• Excellent attention to detail Excellent writing & math skills

Level of Responsibility:

• Supervisory responsibility for 10-15 systems individual contributors Prepare, monitor, and be responsible for proper program staffing, process performance metrics and business/operational results
• Lead small project teams or multiple project teams in the improvement of systems engineering processes
• Lead and or support failure/mishap investigations to positive conclusion using CORE tools and process enhancement Represent Civil Space as Systems Discipline Chief Engineer

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
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce

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 — 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, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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 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 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  
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   

#MISENG

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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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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