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Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a broad portfolio and deep engineering expertise, we help customers meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
We are seeking a System Architecture Manager to drive the development of next‐generation architecture and technology supporting advanced aerospace platforms. This is a high‐visibility, high‐impact leadership role where your technical direction will influence every facet of complex system products across our Environmental & Airframe Control Systems (EACS) programs.
As the manager of a talented group of systems engineers, you will drive innovation and execution across the full system development lifecycle—ensuring world‐class architecture solutions from concept through delivery. Your leadership will shape system architecture with emphasis on mechanical integration, thermodynamics, controls, safety, reliability, testability, manufacturability, producibility, and cost.
What You Will Do
Partner closely with Product General Managers and Engineering Leadership to define system architectures that drive innovation, differentiation, and superior value into our Environmental & Airframe Control Systems products.
Align architecture and Intellectual Property (IP) product strategy with cross-functional stakeholders to maximize win rates and strengthen business cases for new opportunities.
Build deep team proficiency in model-based systems engineering, enabling efficient, data-driven trade studies that accelerate development and improve decision quality.
Collaborate with Product General Managers and Chief Engineers to strategically align programs with the right technical talent, ensuring teams are empowered, supported, and positioned for high-impact execution.
Lead your team to conduct system architecture reviews, non-advocate reviews, and system design reviews—driving technical rigor that strengthens design integrity, optimizes product strategies, mitigates risk, and supports program and business objectives.
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Champion continuous improvement of model-based systems engineering processes, fostering agility, innovation, and operational excellence across complex aerospace development programs.
Guide your team in identifying and managing risks associated with mechanical integration, thermodynamics, controls, safety, reliability, testability, manufacturability, producibility, and cost—proactively developing mitigation strategies that protect program success while enabling ongoing improvement.
Ensure your team follows standard processes to develop accurate cost estimates and define capital investment needs that inform strategic planning and enable sustainable program and capability growth.
Oversee team execution to maintain schedule and budget adherence while delivering high standards of quality, performance, and efficiency across all phases of system and component development.
Provide strategic direction for architecture processes, methodologies, and technology development roadmaps that support long-term business objectives, customer satisfaction, and capability advancement.
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
Prior experience in engineering leadership or people management role, with responsibility for leading and developing technical teams.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with engineering disciplines, Program Management, customers, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, including providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
Extensive experience in aerospace systems architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including experience with SysML and multidisciplinary system design.
Demonstrated leadership of complex aerospace systems and architecture activities, including system architecture reviews, trade studies, design reviews, technical risk management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience with Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Airframe Control Systems, thermal management, or related aircraft systems, with the ability to translate technical architecture into product strategy, customer value, cost, and business objectives.
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
And more!
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We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
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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.
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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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Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
