Sr Manager, Component Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-04-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace has an immediate need for a Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering within the supply chain engineering team.  This position is for an Engineering Team Leader that will lead a team of Product Component Engineers (PCE) across the Mission Systems Portfolio. The individual will manage 7-10 supply chain engineers who act as the technical expert in collaboration with key stakeholders in Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Procurement, Quality, etc. communities for electrical and mechanical components, materials, and related process support.   This leader will be required to interface with multiple stakeholders across North America, work in a matrixed environment, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the corporation.

This role requires a strong leader with familiarity with electronic components, from part selection to obsolescence management.  This role will be located on-site in Richardson, Texas to support classified programs.

Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.

What You Will Do::

• Manage a team of supply chain engineers (both electrical and mechanical).

• Develop resourcing plans and assign technical resources to meet program needs.

• Responsible for the development and technical coaching of staff as well as the onboarding and assimilation of new hires.

• Presents written reports to senior level management for review, provides secondary approval for expenditures, enforces company policies, and makes decisions about the purchase of materials and services based on spending requirements.

• Implements business and strategic planning processes.

• Responsible for implementing short and long-term organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

• Understand preferred technologies, sources of supply, and acceptance criteria for commodities used on assigned programs.

• Apply techniques for the documentation and release of components, processes, and design guidelines associated with assigned programs.

• Review Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure maximum health (technology, life cycle, source of supply, etc)

• Perform Failure and Root Cause Analysis and corrective action on assigned programs.

• Take ownership of all regional component parts related to local programs            

Provide technical assistance for programs related to:

• Material verification resolution

• Specification or drawing exceptions

• Supply Chain issues

• Manufacturing related issues

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 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Ability to hold a TOP SECRET DoD Clearance

• 7+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and vendor component data sheets

• 6+ years of experience working with component obsolescence

Qualifications We Prefer

• 4+ years of experience working with Mil-Std-11991A

• Active Top-Secret DoD clearance on Day 1

• Prior experience leading a team of technical professionals

• Demonstrated experience in managing and team building

• Understand and follow processes and procedures for component management.

• Demonstrated success working as part of cross-functional team in a matrix environment

What We Offer:
 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• 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 and Apply Now:

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. 

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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