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

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) & Senior Software Manager for the MANTA software group. This onsite role leads a 10+ software engineers, guiding requirements, design, coding, integration and verification.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, and relationships with Product Owners to drive performance and on-time delivery. The position requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of embedded software leadership, DoD clearance eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 10+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance and pass a government investigation.
• Experience with real-time embedded software processes and Agile.
• Experience with C/C++ in embedded environments.
• Experience with EVM and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MAPS program team and oversee all software lifecycle phases.
• Manage IMS and PIPE planning, resources, and delivery of deliverables.
• Oversee EVM execution and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to assess performance and staffing.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Agile methodologies

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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

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)

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 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 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!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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