DoD-Cleared Senior Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation
401(k) plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite. The role leads a cross-functional team responsible for embedded software development, integration, and testing within Mission Systems’ RCP portfolio.

A DoD security clearance is required, with leadership that mentors engineers and drives high-performance delivery. You will guide technical strategies, staffing, and program execution while collaborating across programs and government customers to ensure

Qualifications

  • Active DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by serving the team, removing obstacles, and enabling ownership.
  • Develop engineers and future leaders through coaching and feedback.
  • Stay connected to technology: design, code, integrate, test and debug embedded software.
  • Build and sustain a high-performing team with strong collaboration and clear priorities.
  • Turn commitments into predictable program execution while improving processes.
  • Shape work by guiding bids, estimates, staffing, and technical strategies.
  • Collaborate across programs and engineering teams to share talent, lessons learned, and best practices.
  • Build strong partnerships with government customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Security clearance
EVMS
Cross-functional leadership
Embedded software
Rust
Python
Software development processes
Agile methodologies

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Rust
Python

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite. The role leads a cross-functional team responsible for embedded software development, integration, and testing within Mission Systems’ RCP portfolio.

A DoD security clearance is required, with leadership that mentors engineers and drives high-performance delivery. You will guide technical strategies, staffing, and program execution while collaborating across programs and government customers to ensure

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