Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Onsite)

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Date Posted: 2026-09-04 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 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. 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 a