Senior Engineering Manager - Software Engineering - Virtual Avionics (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on Virtual Avionics Engineering. This role involves overseeing software development for high-fidelity simulation training solutions, ensuring quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills and a proven track record in software engineering. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will help shape the future of aerospace training technologies. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Virtual doctor visits

Employee Assistance Plan

Relocation assistance

Wellness rewards program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and team leadership.
• Strong background in resource planning and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in development and delivery.
• Manage staffing and ensure project milestones are met.

Skills

Software Engineering

Technical Leadership

Resource Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Python

Matlab Simulink

Jira

Confluence

Bamboo

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Senior Engineering Manager - Software Engineering - Virtual Avionics (Onsite)

The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Software Engineering department seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to head a team of software development engineers focused on Virtual Avionics Engineering (VAE). The VAE team in Cedar Rapids, IA is expanding due to increased demand for simulation training software that is derived from real-time aircraft operational flight programs and extended with ARINC-610 simulation standards and customer driven requirements.

The retargeted simulation software models aircraft systems from low level data bus flows to high level peer to peer subsystem communication and is built on top of proprietary graphics drawing libraries and runtime executives. Resulting in high fidelity solutions that are optimized to range in use from Windows Desktop to Virtual Reality to certified Full-Flight Simulator applications.

The team supports training devices, software, and systems from moderate to high complexity while leveraging the latest in PC high-performance computing, gaming and display technologies for use in training and familiarizing Flight Crews and Ground Crews in the use of various Collins aircraft avionics systems from Commercial airspace to Military theaters.

The VAE team also builds lower-level training devices by integrating our rehosted avionics software with Collins proprietary simulation environments and COTS equipment, see following links for examples:

• https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/simulation-and-training/training-systems/virtual-avionics-procedure-trainer
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jpTulWcRSGI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtRutIaNUDc
• https://portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/publications-and-training/virtual-avionics-training-products#!

The manager will lead a group of 10-20 software engineers and provide direct technical support to projects. The manager will coach in a fast-paced environment, drive teamwork continuous improvements. This position requires ownership, attention to detail and teamwork for the development of a positive and productive work environment. Development methodology is a hybrid of Spiral development and Agile planning and execution. The team works directly with our customers to integrate and support our software in their training systems. Both domestic and international travel to customer sites and industry demonstrations may be needed. This position will be based onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA and reports directly to the Director of Software Products for STS.

What you will do:

• Head a team responsible for software development, testing, releases & delivery.
• Hold the team accountable for meeting planned program milestones and activities.
• Assess employee’s skills and identify training and development needs for the team.
• Establish a strong team through recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.
• Interact with program management ensuring the scope is managed and staffing plans are achievable.
• Actively manage staff loading ensuring firm and anticipated demand is accurate and appropriate staff levels are allocated.
• Assist in tactical implementation of organization’s strategic goals.
• Ensure all enterprise engineering, quality and business conduct process and policies are implemented and understood.
• Assist with bid reviews and ensure cadences and product ownership is established for the team.

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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Experience in software engineering development process from bids and proposals through verification and validation.
• Strong technical leadership preferably of small to medium engineering teams.
• Resource planning experience including staff, facilities, and equipment needed for successful project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Development background in Microsoft Windows Visual Studio & Eclipse with Ada, C/C++/C#, Python & Matlab Simulink.
• Knowledge of Collins Pro Line 21 & Fusion Avionics, HUD & PFCC Simulation Software Modeling & Development using Collins VISTA.
• Understanding of building and debugging - real-time, multi-threaded applications, endian interoperability, distributed data marshalling.
• Experience troubleshooting - hardware-software systems integration, shared memory, Ethernet and Arinc communication.
• Understanding of GPU technology development.
• Experience and working knowledge of capture process and proposal development.
• Strong acumen for earned value management. Cost account management experience preferred.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps development process.
• Skilled in ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Bamboo, and Crucible.
• Energetic and enthusiastic leadership.
• Ability to develop powerful networks such as relationships between Engineering, Business Development and Program Management.

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:

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 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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