Sr. Engineering Manager, Secure System-in-Package R&D (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation time (3 weeks)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a 10–14 engineer team and drive R&D in advanced microelectronics. You will guide project execution, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability are met while engaging customers and cross‑functional groups.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and up to 15% travel. Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines with the ability to solve complex technical challenges and guide system‑level decisions.
• Experience with U.S. Government programs, including familiarity with the proposal and capture process.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate technical, program, and execution risks while making data‑driven decisions.
• Experience capturing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS, Jama, and Cameo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10-14 engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Drive research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, leading innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the technical execution of R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Partner with customers, program leadership, and cross‑functional teams across Collins and RTX to transition emerging technologies into future products.
• Guide technology strategy by identifying IR&D investments, supporting externally funded research pursuits, and shaping future technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in microelectronics, including processor, RF/analog, open systems, and secure microelectronics technologies while presenting concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external organizations, with up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Risk management

Data-driven decisions

Customer engagement

Stakeholder management

Agile development

Bid & proposal experience

EVM & CAM

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's)

Advanced degree with 7+ years

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

Simulink

Altium

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on leading and developing a team of 10-14 engineers, driving research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, and ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10-14 engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Drive research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, leading innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the technical execution of R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Partner with customers, program leadership, and cross-functional teams across Collins and RTX to transition emerging technologies into future products.
• Guide technology strategy by identifying IR&D investments, supporting externally funded research pursuits, and shaping future technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in microelectronics, including processor, RF/analog, open systems, and secure microelectronics technologies while presenting concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external organizations, with up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines with the ability to solve complex technical challenges and guide system‑level decisions.
• Experience with U.S. Government programs, including familiarity with the proposal and capture process.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate technical, program, and execution risks while making data‑driven decisions.
• Experience capturing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS, Jama, and Cameo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading programs using Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with civil and/or military certification standards (e.g., DO-254, MIL-STD-516) and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and design tools such as Cameo, Simulink, or Altium.
• Experience supporting successful bid and proposal efforts, including technology capture and funding pursuits.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Management (CAM), or other program execution and financial management practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in an innovative, fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading or supporting successful bid and proposal efforts that resulted in contract awards or research funding.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits and Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit, Employee Assistance Plan (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.
• Optional relocation assistance.

This role is based onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. The salary range is $132,400 - $251,600. Work may involve up to 15% domestic and international travel and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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. 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.