Senior Software Engineering Manager – MilAv OPAS (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Picture this: a ferocious storm, towering waves, and a helicopter battling the elements to save lives at sea. In February 2016, off the coast of North Carolina, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew executed a daring rescue mission, plucking four fishermen from the clutches of a relentless storm. This harrowing operation required unparalleled skill, precision, and leadership under immense pressure. It also demanded a reliable system that each crew member trusted with their lives to safely operate in such extreme conditions.

As an engineering leader in our organization, you will have a direct impact on the outcome of missions like this, and many others carried out by military customers across the globe. Specifically, you will lead teams that develop the most sophisticated and trusted avionics systems in the world. Your leadership will ensure that our technology performs flawlessly in the most critical moments, enabling heroes to save lives.

Are you ready to join our team and make a difference where it truly matters?

Role Overview:

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of Systems and Software engineers in developing cutting-edge Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Product Line Applications. These innovative applications are a cornerstone of the Collins MosarcTM Software Ecosystem, supporting internal Collins operations, the broader RTX enterprise, and 3rd party customers to address their specific needs.

As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, the selected candidate will oversee activities such as requirements definition and analysis, design, development, integration, testing, verification, validation, and certification of software products within the FACE Product Line Catalog. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in systems and software development practices, Agile methodologies, military and commercial certification processes, and a proven track record of leading high-performing execution teams. This team operates at the forefront of Collins' advanced development processes, utilizing two cutting-edge Product Lines within the Avionics Common Development Environment (ACDE) Software Certification Development Operations (CDO) Pipelines.

Role is hybrid in either Cedar Rapids, IA or Huntsville, AL, but remote is possible based on candidate.

Product Summary:

The Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) delivers state-of-the-art software solutions, such as the MFMS-1000 for navigation, flight planning, and guidance, as well as the ARR-7000 Avoidance Re-Router for real-time hazard avoidance. These technologies are being deployed across emerging platforms and next-generation systems. Collins is also advancing its Transport Services Segment to enhance the connectivity of FACE system components, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.

For more information on these innovative solutions, please refer to the following links: 

ARR-7000:

• https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Software-Applications/Avoidance-Re-router---ARR-7000.aspx 

MFMS-1000

• https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Software-Applications/Mission-Flight-Management-Software-MFMS-1000.aspx 

Collins TSS:

• https://prd-sc102-cdn.rtx.com/collinsaerospace/-/media/ca/product-assets/marketing/f/future-vertical-lift/mosarc_datasheets/10972-mosarc-software-tss_mah_av_datasheet-v5.pdf?rev=dffd8dc86d5441eab1211be496505d9c&rid=56c45a5d1c97408aa54725b4ecea641c&hash=8C7A5765F6093AF6E2B0CBC1589A77D8

Mosarc:

• https://www.rtx.com/collinsaerospace/what-we-do/industries/helicopters/rotary-wing/mosarc-avionics

What You Will Do:

• Technical direction: Candidate must be able to lead a team and apply sound engineering principles related to Avionics software development.
• Project management: Candidate must be able to guide team members on the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities. Candidate will be directly involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management.
• Process management: Candidate must be able to guide team members on the utilization of design and development processes, military avionics certification, and ensure that the design activities are consistent with the product lifecycle development for new and existing products through internal guidance and adherence to external development processes outlined by our customers.
• Bids and proposals: Candidate must be able to lead, review, and provide guidance to team members on bid and proposal activities, to include FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15, and TINA activities.
• Personnel administration: Candidate must be able to make hiring decisions, performance assessment decisions, ensure management of personnel issues, and create a highly engaged and motivated team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering/project lead role, with cost and schedule responsibility and strong background in Earned Value Management.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of establishing a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated to team success over individual success.
• Be a self-starter and have strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while balancing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to evaluate and report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate.
• Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct program problems before they impact the overall program.
• Generate and maintain staffing plans including recruiting, hiring and onboarding
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train other engineers.
• Experience with Agile development method
• Experience with Ada, C, C++ programming languages
• Experience with Atlassian suite of tools, including JIRA
• Experience with DevOps Tooling and Processes to include pipelines

What We Offer:

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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 insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, 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, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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.

As 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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