Senior Engineering Manager - IT Infrastructure / Simulation (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for IT Infrastructure and Simulation. The role combines technical leadership with team management on high‑fidelity modeling, simulation, and training software.

Onsite work required with security clearance and US citizenship. You will guide DevSecOps, cyber engineering, and the software infrastructure team across the full lifecycle for proprietary programs, while developing staff and coordinating with executives and program

Qualifications

• Active and transferable Secret security clearance required before start.
• U.S. citizenship required; sole citizenship; dual citizenship not permitted.
• Experience building teams and managing projects in aerospace/defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–20 software engineers overseeing DevSecOps and cyber engineering.
• Oversee full software lifecycle for special access programs from bids to delivery.
• Drive design and continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership to the software infrastructure team.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with program needs and priorities.
• Mentor engineers and foster team success.
• Communicate updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

DevSecOps

Cyber engineering

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jama

Bamboo

Crucible

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager - IT Infrastructure / Simulation (Onsite)

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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.

The Proprietary Platforms Software Engineering Department at Collins Aerospace designs, develops, and delivers secure, high‑performance software that enables mission success for proprietary aerospace and defense systems. We seek a Senior Engineering Manager Infrastructure to guide a talented team in creating high‑fidelity modeling, simulation, and training solutions.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will have dual responsibilities encompassing both technical and team leadership. You will oversee the software engineering infrastructure discipline which will include design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevSecOps and Cyber engineer support for a major simulation and training program. This will include managing scope, budget control, and execution for the program across the full lifecycle—from bids and proposals to requirements, design, development, integration, testing, verification, validation and delivery. Additionally, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive work culture, supporting staff career development, and driving the success of a talented engineering team.

The role is based on-site in Sterling, VA, with occasional travel required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is mandatory, as much of the work is performed within a classified lab environment requiring daily onsite presence.

What You Will Do:

• Build and lead a team of 10-20 software engineers, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvements.
• Oversee the full software lifecycle for special access programs, from bids and proposals to requirements, design, development, integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Drive the design and continuous improvement of DevSecOps and Cyber Engineering practices to support program objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the software infrastructure engineering team.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with program needs and priorities.
• Actively manage staffing supply ensuring firm and anticipated demand is accurate and appropriate staff levels are allocated.
• Act as a servant leader by mentoring engineers, sharing knowledge, and enabling team success.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive Managers, Program Managers, and Operations Managers.
• Drive data-driven decision-making processes and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment including risk identification and mitigation.
• Develop strong internal and external networks, collaborating across engineering, business development, and program/product management functions.
• Build and maintain a healthy and thriving team by recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and successfully integrating new talent into the organization.
• Communicate effectively by preparing and presenting updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Manage staff career development and advancement by providing access to leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and the ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility within RTX, supporting long-term career growth and professional success.

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
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship.
• Skilled in ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Bamboo, and Crucible.
• Demonstrated experience building teams and managing projects in software development environments on proprietary or classified programs within aerospace or defense industries.
• Knowledge of simulation systems or software engineering principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation systems.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering team growth.
• Experience with application development, integration, and deployment across cloud platforms and IaaS/PaaS environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, OpenShift, OpenStack).
• Strong background with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (L2/L3, spine‑leaf), database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), and common data formats (JSON, XML, YAML, XSD).
• Experience in modeling and simulation systems and working across both Linux and Windows environments using modern IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio, VS Code).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
• Familiarity with RTX engineering processes and systems.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.