Senior Software Engineering Manager, Cargo Systems

Collins Aerospace

Jamestown (ND)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation & 401(k)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager (M5) to lead a ~15‑person software team focused on Cargo Systems software across multiple aircraft platforms. You will drive development, verification, and sustainment while aligning with DO-178C and ARP4754A standards.

Responsibilities include technical oversight, agile practices, and CI/CD adoption, plus collaboration with Systems, Test, and Program Management.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
  • An Advanced Degree is preferred with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 10 years in software and/or systems engineering with leadership experience.
  • Hands-on experience with DO-178B/C and ARP4754A certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide people leadership and development for a team of ~15 software engineers.
  • Offer technical oversight for DO-178C‑compliant Cargo Systems Software across aircraft platforms.
  • Manage day-to-day engineering activities and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Test, PM, Platform teams and Managers.
  • Lead bids, proposals, and technical inputs for new pursuits.

Skills

People Leadership
Technical Leadership
Execution & Delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Bids & Proposals
Talent Development
DO-178C compliance

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree

Tools

Jira
Git-based workflows
Automated testing tools
Model-based development

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager (M5) to lead a ~15‑person software team focused on Cargo Systems software across multiple aircraft platforms. You will drive development, verification, and sustainment while aligning with DO-178C and ARP4754A standards.

Responsibilities include technical oversight, agile practices, and CI/CD adoption, plus collaboration with Systems, Test, and Program Management.

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