Senior Software Engineering Manager - Board Support (Secret)

Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 277,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation time
401(k) plan with match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Parental leave
Wellness program
Doc on Demand
Devotional time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a decisive engineering leader to guide a Board Support Package (BSP) software team, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and program management peers across military product lines, driving excellence from pursuit through sustainment.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, strong leadership, and hands‑on experience in embedded software.

Qualifications

  • Active and transferable SECRET security clearance required prior to start.
  • 5+ years leading engineering teams with mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience in program execution, bidding, planning, EVM, and risk management.
  • At least 5+ years experience with embedded software development.
  • Experience with embedded Operating Systems such as Linux, Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or LynxOS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team across entry to senior levels.
  • Develop talent and support career growth through coaching and feedback.
  • Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and shared services to deliver BSP software.
  • Drive BSP software strategy and ensure engineering excellence across the lifecycle.
  • Support business growth through pursuit efforts and strategic input.
  • Balance resources across programs and monitor performance with EV techniques.
  • Ensure compliance with Collins standards and drive continuous improvements.
  • Travel up to 10% annually.

Skills

team leadership
cross-functional collaboration
engineering management
communication
risk management

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree

Tools

Linux
Green Hills Integrity
VxWorks
LynxOS

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a decisive engineering leader to guide a Board Support Package (BSP) software team, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and program management peers across military product lines, driving excellence from pursuit through sustainment.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, strong leadership, and hands‑on experience in embedded software.

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