Engineering Manager, Hardware Engineering; Onsite

Engineering Manager, Hardware Engineering (Onsite)

Position type:
Onsite, U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person required. DoD clearance:
Secret, active and existing clearance required after day 1.

Location:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Engineers and managers in Mission Systems, Mission Critical Products (MCP), will lead a mixed Mechanical & Electrical Engineering section within the Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) organization. The role focuses on inventing, developing, building, and testing mechanical and electronic solutions that support Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing products.

• Lead a team of high‑performance engineers in mechanical and electrical engineering execution of internally and externally funded programs and IR&D projects, driving 100% customer satisfaction.
• Develop innovation strategies via collaboration with internal and external customers and partner organizations across the company.
• Collaborate with personnel across Mission Systems and RTX to support technology transition planning and recommend projects for independent research & development.
• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, forging relationships with peers across Mission Systems Engineering, Value Stream leadership, and Operations.
• Communicate with executives to showcase the mechanical & electronics capabilities of the MANTA Hardware organization.
• Enhance leadership skills through tactical and strategic planning and coordination.
• Provide career advancement opportunities within Engineering leadership roles.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years).
• Demonstrated ability to obtain or already hold a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading cross‑functional technical teams, mentoring people, and accomplishing challenging tasks.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in risk identification, communication, and mitigation.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle including Operations support partnership.

• Experience supporting pursuit, order & capture activities.
• Established track record of building, mentoring, and growing high‑performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management ensuring alignment to business objectives.
• Demonstrated record of meeting project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Highly self‑motivated, enthusiastic team leadership in fast‑paced, creative environments.
• Creative problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental coverage options (pet, home, auto, life, critical illness, legal, ).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Autism benefit, employee assistance plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, and health‑tech services.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD, commensurate with experience.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class.