Senior Engineering Manager, Trusted Components & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new hires

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Trusted Components R&D to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering next‑generation security capabilities for Collins products. You will guide security research across software, systems, and firmware, and engage with defense customers to advance innovative cyber safety solutions.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration with DoD and government partners, and talent development.

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.
• Experience leading teams conducting engineering and rapid prototype development.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, software design, and/or systems engineering.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary department of software, systems, cyber, and firmware engineers to deliver next-generation security capabilities.
• Collaborating with partners to transition innovations into operational practice with early customer feedback.
• Managing development of reusable security components across Collins products.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cybersecurity

Software design

Systems engineering

Top Secret clearance

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Trusted Components R&D to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering next‑generation security capabilities for Collins products. You will guide security research across software, systems, and firmware, and engage with defense customers to advance innovative cyber safety solutions.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration with DoD and government partners, and talent development.