Senior MANTA Software Engineering Manager – Onsite Leader

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and leave benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the MANTA Software Engineering team. This onsite role leads real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions development, mentoring staff across the full software life cycle, and aligning with Agile practices to deliver mission-critical applications.

You will drive architecture, integration, verification, and performance management while coordinating with defense programs and ensuring compliance with security and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 7–10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff across all phases of the software engineering life cycle.
• Provide direction for software capability development and integration onto target hardware.
• Oversee resource allocation, scheduling, and performance management.
• Manage day-to-day employee engagement, coaching and career development.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Agile methodology

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the MANTA Software Engineering team. This onsite role leads real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions development, mentoring staff across the full software life cycle, and aligning with Agile practices to deliver mission-critical applications.

You will drive architecture, integration, verification, and performance management while coordinating with defense programs and ensuring compliance with security and