Systems Engineering Department Leader (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-10-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
 
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, Multi Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team as the Department Manager (DM) to lead the MANTA Systems and Hardware Engineering Department. The DM in this role will be responsible for systems and hardware engineering development, program execution, and new business pursuits including proposals.  
 
What You Will Do 
   • Decision-maker regarding department personnel, including staffing coordination and employee skill development to ensure the department has an acceptable skill mix of engineering discipline to support MANTA and pursuits 
   • Drive skill development and capability building through structured training programs, mentorship, career pathing, and performance coaching to strengthen both leadership and technical depth across teams 
   • Establish and scale engineering best practices in design, development, testing, and deployment—ensuring consistent, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all projects
   • Develop, champion, implement, and sustain engineering transformation initiatives to optimize engineering tools, workflows, and processes—leveraging data and feedback to increase productivity and collaboration (Agile, Model Based Systems Engineering - MBSE, metrics / reporting, etc.)  
   • Assist in the creation and review of proposal estimates to ensure they are realistic, executable, and informed by lessons learned—driving efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness in future bids 
   • Provide Engineering Leadership by leading section managers, leveraging core capabilities, and identifying opportunities for innovation across Systems and Hardware Engineering 
   • Measure and communicate outcomes by defining and tracking engineering performance metrics (e.g., velocity, quality, uptime, employee engagement) to demonstrate progress, drive accountability, and ensure the overall successful execution of all aspects of department activities  

Qualifications You Must Have  
   • 4-6 years of experience in managing engineering or project teams significant in size (50+) either direct or indirect 
   • Possess career experience and demonstrated technical acumen in position, navigation, and timing / guidance & navigation product technologies 
   • Experience leading a technical team of System Engineers and Analysts, system integration and test, and hardware engineers 
   • Experience interfacing and working across multi-organizational structures including internal and external organizations  
   • Experience working with customers on technical and program alignment  
   • Experience with the bidding process and proposal development; managing EVMS, IMS, & IMPs on many IPTs or Programs
   • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
    • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
    • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer
   • Experience with development for DoD customers 
   • Experience with Earned Value Management  
   • Working understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and MBSE

    • Occasional travel to the other sites is required (25%)  
 
What We Offer
    • 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.  

Employee Referral Eligible

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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. 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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