Senior System Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-05-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Join our Digital Technology team as an Agile Systems Engineering Leader, where you will guide high performing teams and help shape the future of engineering at Collins Aerospace. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize our systems engineering ecosystem, champion model-based engineering, and deliver digital capabilities that truly make a difference for our engineers, programs, and customers.

As a lead, Product Owner, or service manager for tools and digital solutions, you will set the vision, prioritize the work, and ensure our teams deliver high value, high impact capabilities. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines, work closely with internal customers, and influence technical direction across the enterprise-all while fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, accelerate digital transformation, and empower teams to build nextgeneration aerospace and defense solutions.

** This is a hybrid role at one of Collins' major sites. **

What YOU will do:

• Contribute within an Agile Release Train (ART) by defining features, prioritizing backlogs, and guiding teams to deliver impactful engineering solutions.
• Inspire, mentor, and empower engineering and digital teams, promoting collaboration, technical excellence, predictable execution, and consistent delivery.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of an MBSE toolchain and Test Management solutions that enhance engineering performance and enable the digital thread.
• Maintain standard applications by resolving ServiceNow tickets, monitoring usage, defining license needs, and executing version upgrades.
• Partner with internal customers, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to define, validate, and deploy new or upgraded applications and digital solutions.
• Drive enterprise-level tool modernization efforts, including data migrations and adoption of common platforms.
• Lead systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle-from concept and architecture through integration, verification, production, and sustainment.
  Review and develop SysML-based MBSE artifacts.
• Engage with internal customers through demonstrations, technical discussions, and issue resolution.
• Champion continuous improvement while helping build high-performing teams that enjoy delivering results together.
• Ensure compliance with quality, cybersecurity, security, trade, and RTX enterprise requirements.

What YOU will learn:

• Cutting-edge digital engineering approaches, including digital threads, digital twins, integrated digital environments, model-based enterprises, DevSecOps, and more.
• The broad landscape of engineering products and tooling needs across Collins Aerospace.
• Advancements in data analytics, AI/ML, data visualization, and enterprise-level data strategies.
  Best practices inspired by the Collins Aerospace CORE Operating System.
• How to influence digital transformation at scale and drive engineering excellence across the enterprise.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
• Proven technical leadership experience guiding systems engineering teams, cross-functional initiatives, and stakeholder communication.
• Demonstrated success as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, RTE, or similar Agile leadership role.
• Strong systems engineering experience across the product lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, integration, test, verification, and sustainment.
• Experience with MBSE, digital engineering, SysML, and tools such as JIRA, DOORS, Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, Polarion, JAMA, TestRail, Matlab, and others.
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive leaders, customers, and engineering teams.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.

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 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 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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