Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

This is an onsite position in Everett, Washington. U.S. citizenship or immigration sponsorship may be available for this role, including export authorization if required.

About the role

As the Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead and contribute to a team of experienced Systems Engineering professionals on the development of aircraft interior monuments. You and your team will ensure the quality and standards of work achieved in the delivery of systems engineering services are precise, timely, and dedicated to meeting program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing systems engineering team, providing mentorship, technical direction, and performance management.
• Own system-level requirements development, flow-down, verification, and validation for galley, lavatory, and cabin interior products.
• Ensure integrated system architectures meet performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and OEM & airline customers.
• Manage system-level risk identification, mitigation planning, and change control.
• Champion systems engineering processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support aircraft-level integration efforts, including electrical, structural, and environmental interfaces.
• Drive compliance with FAA/EASA certification requirements (e.g., Part 25, DO-160, DO-178/254 as applicable).
• Represent systems engineering in internal and external technical reviews, customer meetings, and supplier discussions.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience establishing and managing requirements of complex systems.
• Hands-on experience using requirement management tools like Siemens Polarian/ALM.
• Experience communicating with both customers and suppliers on means of compliance.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience working within FAA/EASA certification environments.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interior products such as galleys, monuments, and lavatories, including mechanical, electrical, and structural interfaces.
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.

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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health: fertility and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance and 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD – 276,800 USD. The 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.