Senior Software Engineering Manager Secure Products Software (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance plan

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for their Cryptographic Software Team in Fullerton, California. This on-site role demands strong leadership skills to manage a high-performing engineering team and ensure the integration of advanced embedded cryptographic solutions.

The candidate should have a strong background in software development with at least 10 years of relevant experience, exceptional program execution skills, and a valid U.S. government security clearance. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams including mentoring and task delegation.
• Experience in program execution with bidding and project planning.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Active U.S. government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborate across functions on embedded cryptographic solutions.
• Optimize staffing and program management across multiple programs.
• Ensure compliance and process adherence.

Skills

Leading engineering teams

Program execution

Embedded software development

Agile development concepts

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-675 (~1801 Hughes Dr, BLDG 675)

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Secret (Active on day 1)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required.

Position: Senior Software Engineering Manager – Cryptographic Software Team

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team, managing hiring, staffing, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Grow talent and foster job satisfaction by supporting professional development goals, providing constructive performance feedback, and collaborating with employees on growth areas.
• Collaborate across functions—engaging with engineers, leadership, program managers, and shared service organizations—to integrate embedded cryptographic solutions.
• Champion product line strategy and development best practices, driving creation of software solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Support pursuit and bidding activities, contributing technical expertise and strategic insights to strengthen proposals and secure new business opportunities.
• Optimize staffing and program management across multiple programs, using earned value management techniques to monitor and enhance program performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance and process adherence, upholding standards and procedures, driving continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross‑functional collaboration in a technical development environment.
• Experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, earned value management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with Agile development concepts.
• Experience managing large programs.
• Experience with certification authorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds, separate employer retirement contribution, and lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• Eligibility for relocation.
• Salary Range: $145,600–$276,800.

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.