Senior Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering. You will lead and mentor a team across requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and configuration management, with Agile practices.

Responsibilities include developing tools, supporting field demonstrations, and direct customer support onsite. The role requires a DoD security clearance, US citizenship, and domestic travel.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Ability to travel domestically as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff across all phases of the systems engineering life cycle
• Develop systems tools and support field demonstration and integration efforts
• Provide customer support and perform performance management and coaching

Skills

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

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 - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

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.

What You Will Do:

As the leader of this team, you will have the responsibility for leading and mentoring staff whose responsibilities span all phases of the systems engineering life cycle. These responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and formal configuration management. This leader position will provide direction for tasks such as developing systems tools, supporting field demonstration and integration efforts, providing customer support, and mentoring. Direct support of cognizant programs in these areas is also required. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable of the systems development lifecycle and a proponent of the Agile method of system development.

What You Will Learn:

In addition to technical activities, responsibilities also include resource allocation and overall administrative management of the team. This position demands an ability and willingness to perform day-to-day employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, and employee development. The role also requires employee performance excellence, including providing continuous feedback and performance correction, engagement check-ins, and administering formal performance management processes. Responsibilities also include employee onboarding, training, and career development. The personnel leadership and technical contributions will ensure you are continuously learning, challenged, and put in a position to grow professionally.

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
• 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
• Ability to travel domestically as needed

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in management or leadership is a plus.
• The successful candidate should be experienced in the following general skills: Systems and/or software engineering experience
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management
• Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
• Talent/Career Development leadership
• Solid understanding of systems development processes
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team and peer leaders
• A genuine desire to learn and innovate

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:

• 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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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