Senior Research & Development Manager(Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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, Landing Systems, Carbon Engineering is looking for an Senior Manager, to manage the Carbon R&D Department. This is an exciting and critical position that requires strong communication, technical and project management skills with a high-level of engagement and vision. The position reports directly to the Director of Carbon Engineering and will interface with personnel from the production floor to the Landing Systems Executive management team. What You Will Do: Model a high level of compliance expectations (export, ethics, EH&S, budgets, etc.). Utilize input from multiple stakeholders to guide the R&D team’s activities. Guide team to establish technology development milestones, drive completion to schedules and provide all necessary validation data and documentation. Drive vision for project creation that will support near-term and long-term business needs. Mentor and develop department employees and build a strong succession plan. Maintain a high level drive for results and self-accountability within the group, while maintaining a people-centric culture. Ability to deal with high levels of technical complexity and ambiguity associated with tribological applications. Balance speed of development with TRL maturation needs 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 A minimum of five (5) years of Engineering departmental supervision. Experience with TRL maturation and technology roadmaps Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong networking experience to marshal resources Experience managing multiple aspects of multiple R&D projects, including the development and management of program plans, schedules and budgets, while maintaining strong technical involvement with each project. Qualifications We Prefer: MS/PhD in Chemical, Ceramics, Aerospace, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Industry experience, or experience from other highly regulated industries. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal root cause and corrective action (RCCA) experience. AI and/or data analytics experience High-temperature composite development and manufacturing experience SAP/MES transactional experience Working knowledge of advanced material characterization tools/techniques. 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 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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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 & Apply Now! Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!   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. 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, a