Date Posted:2025-10-09Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretAre YOU looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career?  Embark on a journey where your leadership will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we’re modernizing the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capabilities to our customers most crucial platforms. This position is for a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineering Manager and a member of Strategic Solutions Engineering team.  You will lead a small team of Systems Engineers whose charter is to design, develop, test, and deploy mission critical weapon systems for the United States Air Force. You will work with leaders that are People Focused, have a One Team mentality and are Mission Driven. Our team takes pride in their contributions to the defense and security of the United States.  The qualified leader will have past experience in leading engineering efforts of multi-disciplined engineers that work in a dynamic environment for DoD based customers. Creativity and leadership in full system engineering life cycle experience is required, working with multiple discipline team both local and in remote locations.  This position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA What YOU Will Do: <ul><li>You will lead the engineering team using strong interaction, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, and will be responsible for managing project risks/issues and elevating to upper management when appropriate. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for adhering to and supporting Collins Aerospace process methodologies while managing commitments to meet project financial and schedule deliverables and quality requirements.  </li></ul><ul><li>Technical direction - You will direct the utilization of systems engineering fundamentals, project management, and development/test concepts for mission applications. </li></ul><ul><li>Program technical and execution planning – You will guide team members on the creation of engineering plans, execution baselines, program execution and staffing plans, and technical risk assessments in support of customer expectations and business objectives  </li></ul><ul><li>Project management – You will guide team members on, the management of scope, schedule and budget for systems engineering activities; candidate must have experience in using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance measurement; candidate must be able to assign and coordinate staffing  </li></ul><ul><li>Bid and proposal – You will lead, review, and provide guidance to team members on bid and proposal activities for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and pursuits  </li></ul><ul><li>Personnel administration – You will perform hiring decisions, performance assessment, and personnel management for a team of technical staff members  </li></ul>What You Will Learn: <ul><li>Leadership and Management: Develop and refine leadership and project management skills, including hiring, performance assessment, and personnel management, while managing project scope, schedule, and budget in a high-stakes environment. </li><li>Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Enhance collaboration skills by working within integrated agile release train teams, coordinating with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery. </li><li>Digital Engineering Practices: Learn and apply advanced digital engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering, digital twin simulation/integration/testing, and the automation of build delivery and test processes to enhance mission system designs. </li><li>Advanced Systems Integration: Gain experience with integrating complex Systems of Systems, enhancing skills in working with Military Avionics and Mission Systems engineering </li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have: <ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience </li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required </li><li>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance</li><li>Five (5) years of experience in all phases of product development (full life cycle) in Systems Engineering programs.  </li><li>One (1) year of experience as an engineering lead, lead software/systems engineer, project lead, or IPT lead </li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:  <ul><li>Experience/knowledge with development methods such as Iterative or Agile. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with Avionics and/or communication systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in design and development of processing systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with $15-50M+ Systems Engineering execution efforts. </li></ul><ul><li>Agile Coaching and execution experience in a multi-discipline (Systems, Software, and Hardware) engineering environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent) using SysML. </li></ul><ul><li>Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value management experience. </li></ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g. SEER products). </li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance   </li></ul><ul><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   </li></ul><ul><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   </li></ul><ul><li>Tuition reimbursement program  </li></ul><ul><li>Student Loan Repayment Program   </li></ul><ul><li>Life insurance and disability coverage   </li></ul><ul><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  </li></ul><ul><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  </li></ul><ul><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   </li></ul><ul><li>Adoption Assistance            </li></ul><ul><li>Autism Benefit   </li></ul><ul><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   </li></ul><ul><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  </li></ul><ul><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   </li></ul><ul><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  </li></ul><ul><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program   </li></ul><ul><li>May be eligible for relocation. </li></ul><ul><li>And more!   </li></ul>Learn More &amp; Apply Now! Mission Systems:  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.    Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.     #HotJobsAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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