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

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an integrated product team lead and senior software manager to supervise the MAPS program team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will oversee requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, and formal configuration management for GPS/PNT software in military applications.

You will coach a 10+ software engineers, manage IMS/PIPE and EVM, ensure Agile compliance, and coordinate with Product Owners to align performance and staffing for mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance; candidate subject to government investigation
• Experience with software development for real‑time embedded hardware/software and Agile methods
• Experience with C/C++ or other high‑order languages in embedded applications
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule management

Responsibilities

• Lead the MAPS program team across all software lifecycle phases (requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, documentation)
• Manage IMS/PIPE planning, resource allocation, and delivery of customer deliverables
• Oversee EVM execution and identify risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with Product Owners to adjust technical performance and staffing
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and development for 10+ software engineers
• Support onboarding, training, and engagement check‑ins to foster a productive environment
• Drive continuous improvement of products and processes and ensure Agile compliance
• Travel domestically as needed

Skills

Real-time embedded

C/C++

Agile methods

Program management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVM

IMS/PIPE planning

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!

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.

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