Senior Manager, General Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Manager, General Engineering to lead avionics software development and certification efforts. You will direct a team of engineers across design, test and certification, ensuring program performance and adherence to DO-178C processes.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace software, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems using C/C++. Travel up to 4 international trips per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/EE and 10+ years in aerospace software.
• 4+ years of DO-178C certification experience.
• 4+ years leading avionics software life-cycle activities.
• 4+ years of real-time embedded C/C++ development.
• 3+ years of program planning and leadership for mid-large teams.
• Non-US Person — authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development from requirements through test and certification.
• Lead a team of engineers in avionics design, test and certification.
• Ensure program performance and day-to-day operations execution.
• Assign resources, onboard and coach new team members; provide technical coaching.
• Serve as primary engineering focal point to customers.
• Address employee performance and development needs.
• Identify staff, facilities and equipment needed for projects.
• Supervise 16 reports across various software and systems roles.

Skills

DO-178C knowledge

C/C++

Real-time embedded software

Team leadership

Project planning

Aerospace/Defense experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE

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 requires, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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