Senior Engineering Manager - MANTA Software Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and leave benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the MANTA Software Engineering team. This onsite role leads real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions development, mentoring staff across the full software life cycle, and aligning with Agile practices to deliver mission-critical applications.

You will drive architecture, integration, verification, and performance management while coordinating with defense programs and ensuring compliance with security and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 7–10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff across all phases of the software engineering life cycle.
• Provide direction for software capability development and integration onto target hardware.
• Oversee resource allocation, scheduling, and performance management.
• Manage day-to-day employee engagement, coaching and career development.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Agile methodology

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager – MANTA Software Engineering (Onsite)

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.

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is looking for a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry‑leading Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) products within the Multi‑domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) portfolio. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and testing systems for real‑time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military applications.

What You Will Do

As an on‑site leader of this team, you will have the responsibility for leading and mentoring staff whose responsibilities span all phases of the software engineering life cycle. These responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, and formal configuration management. This leader position will provide direction for tasks such as software capability development, integration of software onto target hardware, issue troubleshooting and resolution, supporting field demonstration and integration efforts, and mentoring.

The successful applicant should be knowledgeable of the software development lifecycle and a proponent of the Agile method of software development. In addition to technical activities, responsibilities also include resource allocation and overall administrative management of the team. This position demands an ability and willingness to perform day‑to‑day employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, and employee development. The role also requires employee performance excellence, including providing continuous feedback and performance correction, engagement check‑ins, and administering formal performance management processes. Responsibilities also include employee onboarding, training, and career development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in technical, management or leadership is a plus.
• Software engineering experience.
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products.
• Desire to contribute to a results‑oriented product development team.
• Talent/Career Development leadership.
• Solid understanding of software development processes, including Agile methodology.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a diverse team and peer leaders.
• A genuine desire to learn and innovate.

Salary Range

USD 132,400 – 251,600.

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 illness insurance, 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.