RTX
aerospace
SeniorManager,SystemControls
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“Senior Manager, System Controls at RTX. Skills: System Controls, Engineering Leadership, Aerospace Platforms, Control Systems Development. Lead development, integration, performance optimization of control systems. Define control system requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevates system performance standards; Deliver high-impact results; Strengthen design integrity; Optimize control strategies; Mitigate risk; Ensure alignment with program/business objectives; Enhance execution across complex aerospace programs; Protect program success; Enable sustainable program growth; Technology advancement; Ensure high standards of quality, efficiency, reliability, and performance; Ensure proper control design considering control margins and separation
Industry & Context.
Drive complex technical challenges to resolution; Solutions-oriented leadership approach; Removing obstacles
U. S. Person required, Security Clearance: None/Not Required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. Person, Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience, Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
Nice to Have
Experience leading complex systems engineering programs through development, integration, verification, and deployment phases., Experience partnering with engineering leadership, chief engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical execution with program objectives, schedules, and resource constraints., Experience translating organizational strategy into executable engineering roadmaps and integrated program plans., Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams across systems, hardware, software, integration, and test disciplines., Experience conducting structured technical design reviews and driving resolution of complex technical issues across system interfaces and integration environments., Experience managing technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule risks, including development and execution of mitigation plans., Experience managing engineering execution against cost, schedule, and technical performance baselines, including tracking progress and driving corrective actions., Experience developing cost estimates, budget inputs, and capital investment analyses to support program planning and resource allocation., Experience implementing engineering process improvements that improved execution efficiency, reduced rework, or increased program throughput., Experience incorporating manufacturability, maintainability, lifecycle cost, producibility, and operational considerations into early-stage design decisions and trade studies., Experience leading and developing engineering teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development., Knowledge performing controls analysis and experience designing control algorithms to develop team capabilities to ensure proper control design considering control margins (gain and phase) and control separation for consistent performance that considers system variability., Experience utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and automatic code generation from controls analysis models including integration into controller hardware., Familiarity with SAE ARP 4754 guidelines for developing complex civil aircraft systems and DO-178B/C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
What You'll Do.
performance optimization of control systems
Define control system requirements
Lead system control architecture reviews
Drive continuous improvement of systems engineering processes
Identify and manage risks associated with system controls
Develop accurate cost estimates
Lead execution of programs within budget
Drive complex technical challenges to resolution
Provide strategic direction for control systems processes
Maintain focus on operator experience
Balance system capability with lifecycle cost
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with value stream and engineering leadership; Collaborate with value stream leaders and chief engineers; Align programs with technical resources; Lead cross-functional engineering teams
Process & Methodology
Manage programs within approved budget and schedule, Manage technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule risks, Develop integrated program plans
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-28 **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 We are seeking a System Controls Manager to lead the development, integration, and performance optimization of advanced control systems supporting next-generation aerospace platforms. In this high-impact leadership role, your technical expertise and strategic direction will directly influence the system architecture, control logic, integration, validation and verification of complex system control solutions across Environmental & Airframe Control Systems (EACS) programs. You will lead a high-performing team of control and systems engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, precision, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the full system development lifecycle. In this role, you will lead both people and technology, driving world-class execution of control system development, system integration, performance analysis, validation and verification activities to ensure robust and compliant system operation. **What You Will Do** * Partner with value stream and engineering leadership to define control system requirements that —fostering a culture of excellence that drives innovation and elevates system performance standards. * Collaborate with value stream leaders an
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