Board Support Package Engineering Manager

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems team seeks a decisive technical leader to guide a BSP software team in Cedar Rapids or El Segundo. You’ll own cost, schedule, and technical performance, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional excellence across software, hardware, and program management for defense products.

You’ll influence pursuit, development, and sustainment, ensuring compliance with Collins standards while applying Earned Value Management and best practices to improve execution.

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
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
• At least 5+ years Experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment
• Experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management
• At least 5+ years experience with embedded software development
• Experience with embedded Operating Systems using Linux, Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, and/or LynxOS

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers ranging from entry level to experienced professionals, including hiring, staffing, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Develop Talent and Support Career Growth: Coach employees on professional development, provide regular performance feedback, and support career growth opportunities within Collins Aerospace.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineers, engineering leaders, program managers, and shared services to deliver Board Support Package (BSP) software solutions and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Drive Product Strategy and Engineering Excellence: Lead the development of BSP software solutions that meet customer needs while supporting product line strategy and promoting best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support Business Growth: Participate in pursuit and proposal efforts by providing technical expertise and strategic input to help win new business.
• Manage Staffing and Program Execution: Balance resources across multiple programs to meet schedules and business needs while leveraging earned value management to monitor program performance.
• Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Maintain compliance with Collins standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while driving process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Travel: Up to 10% annually.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Linux

Green Hills Integrity

VxWorks

LynxOS

Job description

Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems team seeks a decisive technical leader to guide a BSP software team in Cedar Rapids or El Segundo. You’ll own cost, schedule, and technical performance, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional excellence across software, hardware, and program management for defense products.

You’ll influence pursuit, development, and sustainment, ensuring compliance with Collins standards while applying Earned Value Management and best practices to improve execution.