Senior Engineering Manager, Secure Microelectronics R&D

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation time (3 weeks)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a 10–14 engineer team and drive R&D in advanced microelectronics. You will guide project execution, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability are met while engaging customers and cross‑functional groups.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and up to 15% travel. Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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 with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines with the ability to solve complex technical challenges and guide system‑level decisions.
• Experience with U.S. Government programs, including familiarity with the proposal and capture process.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate technical, program, and execution risks while making data‑driven decisions.
• Experience capturing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS, Jama, and Cameo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10-14 engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Drive research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, leading innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the technical execution of R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Partner with customers, program leadership, and cross‑functional teams across Collins and RTX to transition emerging technologies into future products.
• Guide technology strategy by identifying IR&D investments, supporting externally funded research pursuits, and shaping future technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in microelectronics, including processor, RF/analog, open systems, and secure microelectronics technologies while presenting concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external organizations, with up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Risk management

Data-driven decisions

Customer engagement

Stakeholder management

Agile development

Bid & proposal experience

EVM & CAM

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's)

Advanced degree with 7+ years

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

Simulink

Altium

Job description

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a 10–14 engineer team and drive R&D in advanced microelectronics. You will guide project execution, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability are met while engaging customers and cross‑functional groups.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and up to 15% travel. Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, with a competitive benefits package.