Senior Manager - Foundation Software Engineering (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software team developing safety-critical avionics systems for civil and military applications. This role focuses on architecture, design, and delivery of secure, certified software across the lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive program execution to meet scope, schedule, and budget, and promote engineering excellence through best practices in software development, verification,

Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams in aerospace.
• Experience with safety-critical avionics software development.
• Ability to deliver within scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team.
• Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of safety-critical avionics software for civil and military applications.
• Own program execution, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion engineering excellence by implementing best practices across software development, verification, and certification.

Skills

Software leadership

Mentoring

Architecture design

Safety-critical software

Project management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Shape the Future of Aerospace Software Leadership Join the growing Collins Aerospace Foundation Software team and play a pivotal role in defining the next generation of avionics.

We are looking for a highly experienced Engineering Manager who is energized by building innovative software solutions and leading high-performing teams at the forefront of aerospace technology.

In this role, you will not just manage projects, you will drive the development of cutting-edge, safety-critical software systems that power modern aircraft.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team, fostering technical growth and career development.
• Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of safety-critical avionics software for civil and military applications.
• Own program execution, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion engineering excellence by implementing best practices across software development, verification, and certification.