Senior Manager, Defense R&D Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Senior Manager within the Applied Research & Technology (ART) organization to lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and electrical engineers. You will drive rapid prototyping, oversee design-to-production transitions, and ensure execution aligns with ART/DART objectives.

The role requires active security clearance, US citizenship, and extensive leadership and defense/aerospace development experience. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical and electrical research engineers with technical direction and career growth guidance.

Skills

Security clearance

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Defense aerospace experience

US citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Senior Manager within the Applied Research & Technology (ART) organization to lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and electrical engineers. You will drive rapid prototyping, oversee design-to-production transitions, and ensure execution aligns with ART/DART objectives.

The role requires active security clearance, US citizenship, and extensive leadership and defense/aerospace development experience. Travel up to 15% may be required.