Senior Manager, General Engineering

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, based in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Manager, General Engineering to lead avionics software development from requirements through certification. You will supervise a multi-level software engineering team and ensure program performance with strict adherence to processes.

The role requires a strong background in C/C++, real-time embedded systems, and DO-178C certification, with proven leadership of large, complex aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE and 10 years of progressive experience in Aerospace/Defense software.
• Must possess at least 4 years of DO-178C certification experience.
• Must have 4+ years leading avionics software life-cycle activities including requirements, architecture, design, MB development, coding, integration, verification, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities from detailed requirements development through test and certification.
• Lead a team of Engineers in complex avionics department, including design, test and certification.
• Responsible for program performance for cognizant projects and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance to development processes and standard work requirements.
• Assign technical resources to work tasks; onboard and train new team members; provide coaching.
• Approve work scope for assigned portion of overall program.
• Serve as the primary engineering focal point to customers.
• Address employee performance and development issues.
• Identify necessary staff, facilities and equipment for projects.
• Supervise 16 reports across various Engineering roles.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded software

Team leadership

Engineering leadership

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

DO-178C Certification

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Manager, General Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Up to 4 international trips per year (to customer sites or to company sites in India to coordinate development activities).

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Lead and manage software development activities from detailed requirements development through test and certification.
• Lead a team of Engineers in complex avionics department, including design, test and certification.
• Responsible for program performance for cognizant projects and tactical execution of day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance to development processes and standard work requirements.
• Assign technical resources to work assignments; select, onboard and training of new team members; and develop and provide technical coaching for team members.
• Approve work scope for assigned portion of overall program.
• Serve as the primary engineering focal point to customers.
• Actively address employee performance and development issues.
• Identify the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects.
• Will supervise 16 reports, including Senior Engineer, Software Engineering; Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering; Principal Engineer, Software Engineering, Co-Op Software Engineering; Principal Engineer, Software Engineering; Engineer I, Software Engineering; Engineer II, Software Engineering; and Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense Industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense Industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 4 years of experience with DO-178C certification.
• Must possess at least 4 years of experience leading or contributing to avionics systems/software life-cycle activities, including requirements, architecture, design, model-based development, coding, integration, verification and validation, and system testing.
• Must possess at least 4 years of experience working in or leading teams developing real-time embedded software applications using high-level programming languages such as C or C++.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in project planning and execution leadership for moderate- to large-sized teams, delivering on cost, schedule, scope, and quality commitments.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

• Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $176,238.00 to $251,600.00 USD per year. 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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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.