Senior Manager, Secure Embedded Networking Software

Prattwhitney; 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) plan with employer匹配

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible benefits options

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the Networking Technologies software team within the TCAS division. You will oversee embedded software development, FPGA and Crypto Module integration, and ensure compliance with development processes to deliver secure, capable networking solutions for warfighters.

The role requires active DoD clearance, hands-on leadership, and collaboration across programs, bids, and government customers to align

Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in software development/integration/test with FPGA and Crypto Module integration.
• Working knowledge of embedded software development and the use of the Rust and Python programming language (or other memory safe languages).
• A proven ability to guide and lead software development processes.
• Able to motivate/challenge engineers as well as keeping them engaged in a high-performing team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and minimum 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Balance people leadership responsibilities—such as performance management, hiring, and team development with active participation in day-to-day engineering work.
• Drive technical execution by contributing hands-on to the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of embedded software.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide coaching to elevate code quality, engineering practices, and team skill growth.
• Demonstrate predictable program execution and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and participate in the development of engineering bids and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements.
• Collaborate across programs and engineering teams to identify efficiencies, share resources, and support the development of best practices, necessitating an ability to clearly communicate objectives and status to audiences with varying degrees of understanding of the products and technology.
• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, ensuring alignment and transparency with stakeholders, forging relationships with peers across RCP Engineering, Value Stream Leadership, and government customers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Embedded software

Rust

Python

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

FPGA

Crypto Module

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the Networking Technologies software team within the TCAS division. You will oversee embedded software development, FPGA and Crypto Module integration, and ensure compliance with development processes to deliver secure, capable networking solutions for warfighters.

The role requires active DoD clearance, hands-on leadership, and collaboration across programs, bids, and government customers to align