Senior Engineering Manager, Software IPT Lead - MANTA APNT (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

RTX, Collins Aerospace unit, seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the MAPS program team and manage software lifecycle for GPS receivers and PNT products. You will guide a 10+ software engineers, coordinate IMS/PIPE, and oversee EVM while ensuring DoD compliance.

This onsite role requires DoD clearance eligibility and offers relocation and signing bonus. The position emphasizes leadership, rigorous process adherence, and collaboration with Product Owners to meet mission-critical timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications, including Agile.
• Experience with C/C++ or other high-order programming languages in an embedded environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MAPS program team, overseeing all phases of the software engineering lifecycle.
• Manage program execution, IMS, and PIPE planning, resource allocation, and customer deliverables.
• Oversee EVM execution and identify program risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to assess performance and staffing needs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for a team of 10+ software engineers, including coaching and career development.
• Ensure onboarding, training, and engagement checks to foster a positive work environment.
• Support continuous improvement of products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Agile software development processes for DoD navigation products.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

C/C++

Real-time embedded systems

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Agile methodologies

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager, Software IPT Lead - MANTA APNT (Onsite)

This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is eligible for paid relocation assistance and signing bonus. (Internal candidates not eligible for signing bonus )

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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 MANTA (Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications) Software Department is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) & Senior Software Manager to join our team. This dual-role opportunity combines program team leadership with functional management, empowering you to lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge real-time embedded software for GPS receivers and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for military applications.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the MAPS (Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System) program team, overseeing all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, documentation, and formal configuration management.
• Manage program execution, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Integration Plan (PIPE) planning, resource allocation, and delivery of customer deliverables.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) execution and identify program risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to assess and adjust technical performance and staffing needs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and development for a team of 10+ software engineers, including coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development.
• Manage employee onboarding, training, and engagement check-ins to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Support the continuous improvement of existing products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with software development processes, including Agile methodologies, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality navigation products for military applications.
• Travel domestically as needed to support program and team objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Experience with software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications, including Agile methodology.
• Experience with C/C++ or other high-order programming languages in an embedded application environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule management.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in a technical, management, or leadership field.
• Experience with GPS, digital signal processing, and/or wireless communication systems.
• Team leadership experience, including talent and career development.
• Knowledge of hardware-centric product development.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.

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