Senior Engineering Manager, Software IPT Lead – MANTA APNT; Onsite

Senior Engineering Manager, Software IPT Lead – MANTA APNT (Onsite) This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is eligible for paid relocation assistance and signing bonus. (Internal candidates not eligible for signing bonus) At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• Lead the MAPS (Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System) program team, overseeing all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, documentation, and formal configuration management.
• Manage program execution, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Integration Plan (PIPE) planning, resource allocation, and delivery of customer deliverables.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) execution and identify program risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to assess and adjust technical performance and staffing needs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and development for a team of 10+ software engineers, including coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development.
• Manage employee onboarding, training, and engagement check-ins to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Support the continuous improvement of existing products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with software development processes, including Agile methodologies, and contribute to the successful delivery of high- quality navigation products for military applications.
• Travel domestically as needed to support program and team objectives.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Experience with software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications, including Agile methodology.
• Experience with C/C++ or other high-order programming languages in an embedded application environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule management.

• Advanced degree in a technical, management, or leadership field.
• Experience with GPS, digital signal processing, and/or wireless communication systems.
• Team leadership experience, including talent and career development.
• Knowledge of hardware-centric product development.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.

• 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…