Senior Engineering Manager - Software - Training Systems; Onsite

Position:
Senior Engineering Manager – Software (Training Systems)

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Security Clearance:
Secret – applicant must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active U.S. government‑issued security clearance before day one.

• Lead a team of 10–20 software engineers, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.
• Oversee the full software lifecycle: bids, proposals, requirements, design, development, integration, testing, verification, validation, and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and project management, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Manage staffing supply to align firm and projected demand with appropriate staff levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leaders, program managers, and operations managers.
• Drive data‑driven decision‑making, risk identification, and mitigation in a dynamic environment.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and integrate new talent into the organization.
• Communicate updates to leadership and cross‑functional teams through prepared presentations.
• Manage staff retention, career development, and advancement, providing access to leadership development programs and mentorship opportunities.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects in software development environments.
• Knowledge of simulation systems or software engineering principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral.
• Experience designing and implementing a large‑scale modularized, reusable product base that supports multiple products.

• Background in C/C++/C#, Visual Studio, Python, Java, Angular, or other related programming languages.
• Experience with ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Bamboo, and Crucible.
• Experience with Git Lab, Docker, Kubernetes, and other modern Dev Ops tools.
• Strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Experience working on proprietary or classified programs within aerospace or defense industries.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation systems and domain expertise in Mission Planning, Electronic Warfare, or Sensors.
• Experience with AI third‑party applications in software systems.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software programs and mentoring junior engineers.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and options for additional insurance (pet, home, auto).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave, and fertility benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness and health incentives, Doctor on Demand, and virtual visits.
• Child and elder care services, Bright Horizons, and Teladoc second‑opinion program.
• Relocation assistance and other optional coverages.

USD 132,400 – 251,600 (annually, based on experience, location, and role).

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.