Avionics Foundation Software Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with company-matс

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Foundation Software is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead safety-critical avionics software development for civil and military platforms. You will steer architecture, design, verification, and certification, and build a high‑performing team across our Cedar Rapids site.

This role blends technical depth with people leadership, guiding strategy, risk management, and execution in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Proven leadership experience managing software development projects in certification environments with responsibility for cost, schedule, and execution
• Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVM)

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing software engineering team, fostering technical growth and career development.
• Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of safety‑critical avionics software for civil and military applications.
• Own program execution, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion engineering excellence by implementing best practices across software development, verification, and certification.
• Partner with program leadership, systems engineering, and customers to align technical solutions with business and mission objectives.
• Lead technical strategy and support bid and proposal efforts, including solution development and scope estimation.
• Build and strengthen the engineering organization through strategic hiring, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Influence long‑term product strategy through technology roadmaps, technical planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify program risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customers, programs, and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Software project leadership

Staffing & performance management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace Foundation Software is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead safety-critical avionics software development for civil and military platforms. You will steer architecture, design, verification, and certification, and build a high‑performing team across our Cedar Rapids site.

This role blends technical depth with people leadership, guiding strategy, risk management, and execution in a hybrid work environment.