Senior Manager, Test Solutions Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

RTX seeks a Mission Systems Senior Engineering Manager to lead a mixed team of 12–15 software, systems, and hardware test engineers in Cedar Rapids. You will hire, mentor, and evaluate staff, deliver performance reviews, and manage cross-functional projects with EVMS oversight.

The role requires a Secret security clearance, STEM background with extensive experience, and occasional travel. On-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience in EVMS (Earned Value Management System).
• Experience in leadership roles and presenting to leadership/peers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12–15 software, systems and hardware test engineers.
• Provide hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews; plan salaries and staff development.
• Manage budgets, facilities, equipment, and project plans; ensure QA and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

EVMS

Program management

Agile development

Presentation to leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Collins Test Solutions Engineering (CTSE) is searching for a candidate to fill a Mission Systems Senior Engineering Manager position.

What You Will Do

This position will lead a team of 12-15 software, systems and hardware test engineers in the design and development of test solutions that will be deployed to engineering and production facilities. The candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, hiring, and mentoring to new engineers. A candidate for this position will prepare/deliver performance reviews, provide coaching/mentoring, assist in career development, plan salaries, reward and recognize individuals, and manage staff performance, as needed. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying the necessary staff, facilities, and equipment for the successful execution of projects. In addition to strong leadership and organizational skills, candidates must have experience in project management. Candidate will be responsible for adherence to capital and operating budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements, along with the planning and budgeting for the acquisition of test equipment. Occasional domestic and international travel is rare but may be expected for this position. This role will require you to work on-site.

You Must Have

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience presenting to leadership and peers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
• ABET accreditation preferred.
• Previous experience with career development and personal skills development of team members.
• Experience developing Test Solutions for production test environments.
• Experience in leading/developing power supply, RF and digital technology projects.
• Experience working in Agile development process.
• Experience working with Program Management principles and tools.
• Experience with Proposal Capture Process (development of compliant Basis of Estimates).
• Experience with Estimate at Complete (EAC) process and Engineering Labor Forecasting.

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!

Location & Salary

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. 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.

Company Overview

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.

Application Timeline

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.