Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 176,238 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids, IA is looking for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a team of up to 20 software engineers in developing avionics systems. This role includes driving processes, managing staffing, and ensuring the achievement of project goals.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with avionics systems and DO-178C certification. They will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role, or 7+ years with a master's degree.
• 4+ years experience with DO-178C certification.
• 4+ years experience with avionics systems/software life-cycle activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and drive evolution of team processes.
• Develop and promote a unified vision for the department.
• Identify efficiencies and support development of best practices.
• Oversee and operate within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Planning

C Programming

C++ Programming

Avionics Systems

DO-178C Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Position

Senior Manager, Software Engineering – Cedar Rapids, IA

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced leader to manage a team of up to 20 software engineers involved in avionics system development. The role may require up to 4 international trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and drive evolution of team processes, methods, skillsets, tools, and technology while supporting Collin's process methodologies.
• Develop and promote a unified vision for the department in collaboration with leadership, fostering employee engagement, empowerment, setting project priorities, managing staffing, and providing technical leadership.
• Identify efficiencies, share resources, and support development of best practices.
• Make strategic decisions and communicate objectives, approach, and status to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Lead and coordinate program‑level cost estimates during the bid and proposal cycle.
• Estimate, track, and communicate cost, schedule, and risk to support pursuit/program metrics.
• Oversee and operate within budgets.
• Develop and enact resource demand plans aligned with multiple VSLs.
• Continuously improve team performance by assigning resources to projects, setting and evaluating goals, coaching, and managing compensation, recognition, and awards.
• Supervise a staff of 20, including Senior Principal Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineer II, Engineer I, and Software Engineer positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field plus at least 10 years progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role, or a master's degree plus at least 7 years experience.
• At least 4 years experience with DO‑178C certification.
• At least 4 years experience with avionics systems/software life‑cycle activities, including requirements, architecture, design, model‑based development, coding, integration, verification, validation, and system testing.
• At least 4 years experience in or leading teams that develop real‑time embedded software applications using C or C++.
• At least 3 years proven experience in project planning and execution leadership for moderate‑to large‑sized teams, delivering on cost, schedule, scope, and quality commitments.
• Non‑U.S. person must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Security clearance not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $176,238.00 to $250,000.00 USD per year. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other benefits subject to business unit and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.