Senior Software Engineering Manager(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead a ~15-person team responsible for Cargo Systems software across multiple aircraft platforms. The role is onsite in Winston-Salem, Lenexa, or Jamestown, with responsibilities spanning development, verification, and sustainment.

You will provide technical oversight for DO-178C/ARP4754A certification, promote Agile practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and continuous process improvement to deliver high-quality software for

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with extensive software experience.
• 10+ years in software or systems engineering.
• DO-178B/C and ARP4754A certification experience.
• Experience leading software teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of ~15 software engineers.
• Offer technical oversight for DO-178C software deployed across aircraft platforms.
• Manage day-to-day engineering activities and ensure on-time delivery of builds/releases.
• Collaborate with Systems, Test, Program Management, Platform teams and PMs.
• Lead engineering cost estimates for new pursuits and contribute to proposals.
• Coach engineers and act as liaison between engineering and customers.

Skills

Leadership

DO-178C

ARP4754A

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Automated testing

Jira

Git

Model-based development

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Jira

Git

Automated testing tools

Model-based development environments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-175 ~ 175 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 175 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Senior Software Engineering Manager (M5)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager (M5) with a passion for aerospace software and the desire to lead a highly skilled, innovative team developing software for Cargo Systems used across multiple aircraft platform. This is an onsite position that can be based in these locations: Winston Salem, North Carolina Lenexa, KS Jamestown, ND.

What You’ll Do:

People Leadership and Development:

Provide leadership and direction to a team of approximately 15 software engineers responsible for the development, verification, and sustainment of Cargo Systems Software. Establish individual development plans, conduct ongoing performance and compensation reviews, and recognize exceptional contributions. Cultivate an engaged, empowered, and high‑performing team culture aligned with organizational objectives.

Technical Leadership:

Offer technical oversight for the development of DO‑178C‑compliant Cargo Systems Software deployed across multiple aircraft platforms. Support key technical decisions and ensure alignment with product‑line architecture. Communicate clearly on software concepts, integration expectations, and aerospace certification processes (DO‑178C, ARP4754A). Promote modern engineering practices, including Agile methods, CI/CD, automated testing, and continuous process improvement. Build strong relationships with engineers, technical leads, and program stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Execution and Delivery:

Manage day‑to‑day engineering activities across multiple programs, ensuring predictable delivery of software builds and releases. Advance team tools, processes, and development methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Forecast staffing needs, oversee resource allocation, and maintain accurate capacity planning across programs and product lines. Ensure adherence to Collins engineering standards, software development processes, and certification requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Systems, Test, Program Management, Platform teams, and Program Managers to maintain alignment on priorities and remove execution obstacles. Communicate goals, progress, risks, and decisions effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Identify opportunities for shared resources, efficiency gains, and best‑practice adoption across projects.

Bids and Proposals:

Lead the development of engineering cost estimates for new pursuits. Contribute to proposal strategy and provide technical inputs related to scope, schedule, and risk assessments.

Talent Development and Team Building:

Coach and develop software engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, ownership, and continuous improvement. Ensure teams have the tools, training, and support required to deliver programs successfully. Serve as a key liaison between engineering disciplines and customers, facilitating clear communication and effective collaboration.

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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
• The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
• At least 10 years of experience in software and/or systems engineering.
• Proven experience leading software teams.
• Hands‑on experience with DO‑178B/C and ARP4754A certification, preferably at DAL A or B.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and engineering risk.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading proposal efforts including estimating, technical narrative writing, and risk identification.
• Strong understanding of product‑line architectures
• Familiarity with Jira, Git-based workflows, automated testing tools, or model‑based development environments.
• Experience coordinating across multiple programs and product lines.

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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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 position is classified as: 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in‑person meetings.

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:

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.