Senior Engineering Manager, Aerospace Environmental Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, to lead a team of about 15 bargaining unit test technicians and engineers focused on production qualification testing for aerospace products.

You will guide performance reviews, staff development, and budgeting while ensuring schedules, cost objectives, and appropriate resources. Occasional travel may be required; a DoD clearance is expected in the long term.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance.
• Prior EMI, Nuclear Engineering, or Lab Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, hiring, and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and deliver performance reviews; coach and develop staff.
• Identify staff, facilities, and equipment needed for projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to qualify aerospace products.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and capital equipment acquisitions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations managers across business units.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Project management

Aerospace testing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, to lead a team of about 15 bargaining unit test technicians and engineers focused on production qualification testing for aerospace products.

You will guide performance reviews, staff development, and budgeting while ensuring schedules, cost objectives, and appropriate resources. Occasional travel may be required; a DoD clearance is expected in the long term.