Senior Engineering Manager – Core Systems & Libraries; Onsite

Location:

Onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Travel:
Willing and able to travel as required (domestic and international).

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development.
• Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of safety‑critical avionics software aligned to civil certification standards (DO‑178).
• Own execution across scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring successful delivery of complex engineering programs.
• Champion engineering excellence by implementing best practices across development, verification, and certification processes.
• Partner cross‑functionally with program leadership, systems, and customers to align technical solutions with business and mission objectives.
• Guide and support bid and proposal efforts, shaping technical strategy and estimating scope for new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong team through strategic hiring, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Identify risks early and drive proactive solutions to ensure program success and continuous improvement.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience in functional and/or project leadership role for Software or FPGA developments (in certification environments), with cost and schedule responsibility and strong background in Earned Value Management.
• Previous experience leading and/or mentoring engineering teams, including staffing, performance management, and mentoring.
• Experience with DO‑178 development and verification processes.

• Experience with avionics software (Flight Management Systems, Aircraft Applications, Drivers, Operating Systems, Graphics and Middleware).
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with lab integration, system‑level testing, and engineering tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to manage risk and complexity.
• Effective communicator across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• 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 illness insurance, group legal,  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.
• And more.

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…