Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager with a strong background in Systems Engineering to join our Mission Systems Tactical Communication Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and lead the development of advanced communication technologies that support military operations around the globe.

As a key leader within the Tactical Communications organization, you will guide teams responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products that span the full spectrum of communication bands. Your work will shape the future of both networking and non-networking SDRs used across a wide range of platforms.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver complete system solutions that meet the evolving needs of both U.S. and international customers. From initial concept through deployment, you will be engaged in all aspects of the communications system lifecycle—driving innovation and ensuring mission success.

To view more on Mission Systems, click here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5C9hcL_5Do

What You Will Do

Manage a team of intermediate and experienced engineering professionals and cooperatively determine objectives and approaches to completing work.  This responsibility requires knowledge of systems engineering and project engineering to be successful.Sets objectives and guides team on execution/approach for achievement of result.Understands and explains policies, practices, and procedures and influences others within the department.  Also responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of work area.Execute operational plans or projects that have measurable contribution towards the achievement of results.  Projects can be people or technically focused.Process, technical, or team problem solving. Problems and issues faced are undefined and require detailed information gathering. Problems are difficult and complex, involving consideration of multiple sites, geographies, products, or customers. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.Communicate with parties within and outside of own discipline and team and to upper level leadership.Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a STEM University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience3+ Years experience in a technical program management and/or systems lead role.2+ Years Experience with Agile development methodologiesDemonstrated understanding of the systems engineering development process

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in personnel managementActive or existing Secret ClearanceExperience in communication or RF productsElectrical Engineering degreeExperience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO) for developing architectures and functional analysis

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance         Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programEligible for relocationAnd more! 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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. 

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, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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