Manager Software Engineering

RTX (Raytheon); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Software Section Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing embedded software for software-defined radio architectures in an Agile setting, onsite.

You will drive staffing, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with development processes while mentoring engineers and coordinating with hardware and systems teams to solve multi-discipline issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field required; advanced degree highly desired.
• Minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities and provide technical oversight of software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations to develop, integrate, and test embedded software in an Agile environment.
• Create and implement strategic workforce and staffing plans, including recruiting/hiring and addressing performance and career development.
• Provide technical input to new products, processes, and standards and ensure new approaches are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements.
• Lead, direct and review the work of the team while promoting latitude and independence.

Skills

Software design

Agile/Lean

System integration

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

UNIX

Linux

VxWorks

INTEGRITY

SYSBIOS

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

At RTX, the world's 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, an RTX company, is a leader in engineering and proposal teams to successfully execute programs and prepare responsive proposals aimed at making the world a safer place. Come support those who provide us with all the freedoms we enjoy. Our commitment to providing an environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and growth opportunities are primary reasons engineers come to work at RTX.

The Strategic Communication Software (SW) Engineering Department has an opportunity for a talented Software Section Manager to join our team. This will be onsite in Marlborough, MA.

What You Will Do

• Manage daily activities and contribute to the technical oversight of software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations to develop, integrate, and test embedded software in an Agile development environment for software-defined radio architectures
• Create and implement strategic workforce and staffing plans to ensure the team meets its business objectives and maintains high-performance standards, including recruiting/hiring, as well as actively addressing employee performance and career development actions
• Providing technical input to new products, processes and standards and ensuring that new approaches are implemented by the team
• Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements
• Leading, directing and reviewing the work of the team while respecting the team member's ability to exercise latitude and independence

Qualifications You Must Have

• Work-related knowledge in software design, implementation, testing, and system integration
• Knowledge of Agile/Lean development techniques
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related/associated fields; advanced degree(s) in similar majors is highly desired, or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Software development experience with C++, C or related languages, as well as experience developing on Linux or equivalent OS
• Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required prior to day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Experience as a Software Project Lead, Product Owner or Scrum Master
• Experience spanning the design, implementation, testing, and integration of real-time embedded software
• Ability to solve technical problems through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
• Ability to work with hardware and systems engineering to solve multi-discipline issues
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of projects, including work scheduling, staffing, earn-value management, software cost estimation, prioritizing, coaching and process execution
• Previous experience with UNIX, Linux, VxWorks, INTEGRITY, SYSBIOS, or other RTOS and asso