Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Engineering Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Engineering section within RCP Hardware Technologies. You will drive mission-critical RF electrical efforts for internal and externally funded programs, ensuring customer satisfaction and program success.

The role requires building high-performing teams, setting clear goals, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating cross-functional work across Mission Systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RF electrical engineering execution for internal/external programs and IR&D projects.
• Set and communicate clear, measurable team goals.
• Oversee direct line management for the section including performance and development.
• Support department and SBU initiatives and ensure policy adherence.
• Drive innovation through collaboration with customers and partners.

Skills

Team leadership

RF design

Cross-functional leadership

EVMS knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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 to deliver the most effective, resilient, and secure solutions for the Warfighter.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.
• Experience with Special Access Programs preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Location & Work Arrangement

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

Career & Inclusion

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.