Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Onsite)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation (new hires)

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of systems and software engineers responsible for advanced flight display systems used on major Boeing platforms. You will guide the team through design, verification, and certification, while managing cost, schedule, and technical execution.

You will recruit and develop talent across levels, drive innovation, and communicate risks to leadership. This onsite role offers relocation potential and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading engineering or project teams with cost and schedule accountability.
• Experience in Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support a team of 10–15 systems and software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Recruit, retain, and grow engineering talent from entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, including bids, planning, design, requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and certification.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical execution, including Earned Value Management responsibilities.
• Support resource planning and allocation within the engineering organization.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external customers, leadership teams, and cross-functional groups.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
• Communicate risks, issues, and status updates effectively at multiple levels.
• Promote a positive, adaptable, and learning-focused team culture.
• 10% travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

B.Sc./B.A. in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing team within the Boeing Platforms organization. In this role, you will guide systems and software engineers responsible for developing advanced flight display systems used on major Boeing platforms, including the 737MAX, 747, 757, 767, 777X, and 787. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence current programs and help shape future display system solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, develop, and support a team of 10–15 systems and software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Recruit, retain, and grow engineering talent from entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, including bids, planning, design, requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and certification.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical execution, including Earned Value Management responsibilities.
• Support resource planning and allocation within the engineering organization.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external customers, leadership teams, and cross‑functional groups.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
• Communicate risks, issues, and status updates effectively at multiple levels.
• Promote a positive, adaptable, and learning‑focused team culture.
• 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading engineering or project teams with cost and schedule accountability.
• Experience in Earned Value Management.

We Prefer:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive decisions across engineering teams.
• Effective time management and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues and risks to leadership.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.