Senior Engineering Manager - Core Services & Libraries (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team in Cedar Rapids is seeking a senior software/FPGA engineering leader to guide technical direction and certification-compliant development.

You will lead teams, manage scope and schedules, oversee cost controls, and mentor engineers while contributing to bids and proposals in a high-stakes aerospace 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.

Responsibilities

• Technical direction: lead a team and apply sound engineering principles related to software development meeting civil certification requirements.
• Project management: guide team in scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities to meet program milestones and budgets; may involve Earned Value and Risk Management.
• Process management: guide design and development processes, certification, and ensure design/verification activities align with processes.
• Bids and proposals: lead, review, and provide guidance on bid and proposal activities.
• Personnel administration: hiring decisions, performance assessments, develop personnel to achieve career goals and maintain a motivated team.

Skills

Software leadership

Project leadership

Earned Value Management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

STEM degree + experience

Tools

DO-178 development & verification

Flight Management Systems knowledge

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Become part of the growing Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team!

What You Will Do

Technical direction: Candidate will lead a team and apply sound engineering principles related to software development meeting civil certification requirements.

Project management: Candidate will guide team members in the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities to ensure success of team in meeting program milestones and budgets. The candidate may be involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management.

Process management: Candidate will guide team members on the utilization of design and development processes, certification, and ensure that the design and verification activities are consistent with the established processes.

Bids and proposals: Candidate will lead, review, and provide guidance to team members on bid and proposal activities.

Personnel administration: Candidate will make hiring decisions, performance assessment decisions, ensure management of personnel issues, develop personnel to achieve their career coals and create a highly engaged and motivated team.

Willingness to travel (domestic and international

Qualifications You Must Have

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.

Experience in functional and/or project leadership role for Software or FPGA developments (in certification environments), with cost and schedule responsibility and strong background in Earned Value Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.

Highly self-motivated and capable of establishing a positive work environment.

Be a self-starter and have strong analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Dedicated to team success over individual success.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while balancing priorities and schedules.

Ability to evaluate and report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate.

Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct program problems before they impact the overall program.

Generate and maintain staffing plans including recruiting, hiring and onboarding.

Ability to coach, mentor, and train other engineers.

Experience with DO-178 development and verification processes.

Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Software, Aircraft Applications or Middleware.

Experience with both Agile and Waterfall development strategies.

Experience with various industry vendors, developments and verification tools, lab integration and testing knowledge.

What We Offer

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate emp