Chief Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC01: UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA

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:

None/Not Required

As major pursuits such as the Next-Gen Single Aisle Commercial Aircraft, the US Department of Defense Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiative, and other opportunities associated with the Collins ‘Big 7’ increasingly become nearer, the Collins Aerospace Strategic Business Units (SBU) tasked with designing, developing, and delivering on these endeavors requires improved effectiveness and a transformative capability revolution to perform their tasks to stay competitive and meet the increasing demands of our Aerospace & Defense customers. 

Engineering Enablement & Solutions is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for the Collins Connected Engineering System, the comprehensive digital system leveraged by the 20,000+ engineers across Collins Aerospace.  The Collins Engineering workforce is composed of 9 STEM families, and the Collins Connected Engineering System will enable all 9 STEM families to unlock their skills and strengths through holistic capability enablement solutions.  The need to modernize and transform this system is real, but so is the need to maintain execution excellence with the current configuration.  The Chief Systems Engineer is accountable for driving systems engineering practices and principles into the architecture, design, development, verification, validation, and management of all configurations of the Collins Connected Engineering System.  The engineer who fills this role will be responsible for producing and reviewing the Connected Engineering System’s Systems Engineering Artifacts, leveraging agile processes and an agile mindset for workflow management, and providing technical leadership to internal and external stakeholders. 

**This is a hybrid role that requires proximity to a major Collins Aerospace site.**

What YOU will do:

You will drive modern systems engineering practices and principles into the development and management of the Collins Connected Engineering System through: 

• Development and ownership of the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) 

• Incorporation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods into the lifecycle management of the Connected Engineering System 

• Incorporation of Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Enterprise Architecture (EA) industry standards into the lifecycle management of the Collins Connected Engineering System 

• Accountability for Architecture Governance of the Collins Connected Engineering System

You will oversee the creation of model-based systems artifacts for the Collins Connected Engineering System, such as: 

• SysML and UAFML architecture and design artifacts 

• Stakeholder Requirements 

• Model-based Functional & Non-Functional System Level Requirements 

• System Engineering artifact traceability relationships 

• Verification & validation cases & procedures 

• System risks & opportunities

• Formal and informal review artifacts  

You will strategize the development priorities of the Collins Connected Engineering System, via: 

• Implementation of an Agile work management system for the Collins Connected Engineering System 

• Ownership of the Collins Connected Engineering System systems engineering artifact backlog 

• Intake multiple stakeholder viewpoints to deliver an optimal Collins Connected Engineering System aligned to all stakeholder needs 

• Prioritization of the Collins Connecting Engineering System backlogs, to enable the development teams to develop the right solution at the right time, the right way  

• Participate in quarterly Program Increment Planning Events and the continually recurring Agile ceremonies 

• Bring a continuous improvement, growth mindset approach to drive iterative improvements to our deliverables and to our execution approaches

You will lead Engineering Enablement & Solutions from a technical   perspective by: 

• Championing industry standards & best practices of systems engineering across the EES directorate 

• Channeling soft skills to cultivate a technical, systems-mindset culture shift across the EES organization  

• Communicating and collaborating with key executive stakeholders on strategic, architectural aspects of the Collins Connected Engineering System 

• Mentoring EES employees regarding the Systems Engineering Discipline 

What will YOU Learn:

• Bleeding edge digital engineering industry trends, including the latest in digital threads, digital twins, integrated digital environments, model-based enterprises, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing and more

• The expansive portfolio of engineering products, programs and efforts across Collins Aerospace

• Advancements in data science, data analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, and the increasing importance of data management & governance

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder)

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and principles

• SysML Fluency

• Practical Knowledge in model-based architecture frameworks

• Strong understanding of digital engineering implementations in software-centric system development in a stage gate development process

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience delivering products/systems within highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, defense)

• Experience designing & delivering capabilities (integrated processes, technology & training) to technical consumers

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP) 

• Life insurance and disability coverage 

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions 

• 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!

* 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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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