Systems Security Engineering Manager (ONSITE)

RTX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary group of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. We are a growing business developing new products in an aggressive and competitive market. The new designs are exciting and technically challenging. The Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) is hiring a Systems Security Engineering Manager to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. This high-visibility role involves working on critical efforts, including secure satellite military communications (SATCOM), Cross Domain Solutions, NSA Type 1 Certification, CMMC Level 3 compliance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing and executing cybersecurity efforts across the system development lifecycle. They will be responsible for a small team of system security engineers as well as being a technical lead performing vulnerability analysis, requirements assessment, and developing documentation to achieve critical certifications and approvals. The candidate must also demonstrate strong technical writing and analysis skills, including requirement allocation and decomposition, system modeling (Model-Based System Engineering experience a plus), and formal cybersecurity verification. The selected candidate will report to the Associate Director of Cybersecurity Engineering DoD East and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, resilient systems. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

10 years of experience in Systems Engineering with mastery in securing embedded hardware, firmware, and software architectures
Experience in successfully navigating the NSA Type 1 certification process and requirements for high-assurance products
Demonstrated proficiency with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification and accreditation lifecycle
Direct experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or acting as a Control Account Manager (CAM) to manage program technical work packages, budgets, and schedules
Experience in management or technical lead role, with a proven ability to mentor engineers through complex technical roadblocks
Experience leading large complex technical proposals and bids, including the development of detailed, defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
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
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Cyber Resiliency strategies to help systems "fight through" contested environments
Familiarity with CMMC Level 3 (NIST SP 800-171/172) security efforts and implementations
Domain expertise in Protected SATCOM architecture and anti-jam waveform technology
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or Cameo) to design and validate security architecture
Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as a high-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Technical Fellow-level depth to derive and deconflict complex security requirements directly with Government Customers and Chief Engineers
Support high-priority efforts across the entire Product Cybersecurity (PCS) organization, making technical decisions that impact security architectures across multiple product lines and contracts
Report directly to the Department Manager for DoD East, acting as a strategic advisor to keep leadership informed on contract health, technical milestones, and evolving mission needs
Lead "blank-sheet" proposal efforts, serving as the technical architect for competitive bids, authoring technical volumes, and ensuring the integrity of all Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Navigate the technical rigors of NSA Type 1 and RMF processes, ensuring robust security is integrated throughout the Systems Engineering V-Model for embedded hardware, software, and firmware
Lead a section of 10–15 Massachusetts-based engineers, providing deep technical mentorship to the team while managing the "programmatic side" (EVM/CAM) to keep our projects on track

Benefits

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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance