Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering (Onsite)

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

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead an RF electrical engineering section within RCP Hardware Technologies. You will drive innovative, mission-critical solutions for defense customers and mentor a high-performing team.

This role requires onsite work, a DoD Secret clearance, and a STEM degree with extensive experience. You will set goals, manage performance, and collaborate across Mission Systems, General Management, and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years experience or advanced degree with 7+ years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Understanding of RF designs and related technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the RF electrical engineering execution for programs and IR&D projects
• Set clear team goals and communicate expectations
• Oversee direct line management, performance, and talent development
• Support department- and SBU-level initiatives
• Ensure adherence to policies and resolve personnel issues
• Drive innovation through collaboration with customers and partners
• Build networks across Mission Systems Engineering, General Management, and Operations

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Mentoring and developing teams

Delivering on deadlines and budgets

Leadership

RF design understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 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

Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering is seeking a dynamic Senior Engineering Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead an Electrical Engineering section within RCP Hardware Technologies.

In this role, you will drive innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower defense customers with cutting-edge technology. Our team thrives on creativity, tackling complex challenges head-on, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible-all to deliver the most effective, resilient, and secure solutions for the Warfighter.

This position requires onsite presence located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do

• Lead the RF electrical engineering execution for both internally and externally funded programs and IR&D projects, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Set clear, measurable team goals and communicate expectations effectively.
• Oversee all direct line management responsibilities for the section, including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition.
• Support department-level and SBU-level initiatives.
• Ensure employee adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight and guidance for personnel issue resolution.
• Drive innovation strategies through collaboration with internal and external customers and partner organizations across the company.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external networks, developing relationships across Mission Systems Engineering, General Management, and Operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and successfully meet project deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic leader.
• Demonstrated understanding of RF designs.
• 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
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Special Access Programs.
• Familiarity with RF designs.
• Experience with leading cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar budget-tracking tools.
• Familiarity with bid, proposal, and earned value methodologies.

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 illness insurance, 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
• This role may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

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.

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.