OSS Systems Engineering Senior Manager; Clearance

Date Posted:  | Country:
United States of America |

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 – 855 35

Th St NE – BLDG 139 | Position Role Type:
Onsite | Security Clearance:
Active Secret Required on day 1 | U.S. Citizenship Required

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team delivering Multi‑Function Processor (MFP) solutions within an open systems architecture framework
• Define and drive digital processing architectures across hardware, software, and FPGA domains, including computer, data movement, and interface strategies
• Perform system‑level engineering activities such as trade studies, requirements development, architecture definition, and performance analysis
• Oversee integration, verification, and validation to ensure systems meet mission, performance, and scalability requirements
• Solve complex technical and organizational challenges across programs and sites while supporting program execution and capture activities

• Expertise in planning work to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams, including tasking, mentoring, and performance management
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or an advanced degree
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience with modular open systems architectures (SOSA, CMOSS, OMS, MORA)
• Strong background in digital processing systems (embedded compute, FPGA, high‑speed interfaces)
• Experience with multi‑function processor or mission processing systems
• Proven experience in requirements capture, design, and decomposition
• Ability to manage technical risks and system design tradeoffs
• Experience leading programs through the full lifecycle development
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Track record in program capture and proposal development
• Ability to lead cross‑functional, multi‑site teams
• Strong communication skills with engineering, program, and executive stakeholders

• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, and 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 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
• Eligible for relocation
• Sign‑on bonus eligible
• And more!

Salary Range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD

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.