Technical Project Manager - Secure Systems

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leading RTX company, seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager for cryptographic systems. The role leads cross-functional teams to mature capabilities from low TRL to program of record, ensuring security-enabled solutions for customers.

You will interface with external customers, manage lifecycle activities, and drive program milestones in a fast-paced, security-focused environment in Cedar Rapids, IA. A SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with the systems development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cryptographic product development efforts within a cross-functional team.
• Interface with external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee systems development lifecycle activities from design to verification and qualification.
• Manage program schedule and cost performance for a medium-sized program and help develop the IMS.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to hit program milestones.
• Present data to customers and executive leadership.

Skills

Systems development lifecycle

Product Owner (Agile)

Security clearance (SECRET)

U.S. citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

NSA Certification process

Cryptographic hardware architecture

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Secure Systems Engineering team is seeking an established Technical Project Manager who has a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. This role will lead a cross-functional integrated product team that is responsible for developing our next generation Cryptographic Systems, maturing product from low TRL through program of record accreditation and factory production.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing Cryptographic product development efforts, helping to provide security enabled solutions to our channel facing partners
• Interact and interface with External Customers
• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification
• Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones
• Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite
• Lead bid and proposal efforts
• Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production
• Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile Environment
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
• Experienced with Cryptographic Hardwarearchitecture/design,Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies
• Experienced with the NSA Certification process

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
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Employee Referral Eligible

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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