Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Air Combat Test & Training (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2024-10-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteDo 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.Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Air Combat Test & Training (Onsite)Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Company (NYSE: RTX), pioneers innovative communication solutions for government applications. The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) engineering department specializes in developing flexible and secure military test range systems. We enable our customers to integrate new aircraft and weapons technology into complex training scenarios that can include aircraft of different nations and generations.The Collins Aerospace Air Combat Test and Training (ACTT) engineering department is responsible for the design, analysis, test and certification of Air Combat Test and Training systems. We solve the challenges of next-generation pilot proficiency training so they can "Train as they Fight." We field Test and Training range systems with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control. We specialize in highly accurate, highly secure solutions for U.S. Navy and Air Force customers. We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.The ACTT engineering team is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of Systems Engineers responsible for the shepherding development projects from verification to validation and deployment to support. Our team culture is highly collaborative and uses Agile to meet our program goals.Please take a moment to understand our mission and the products we build to execute it:

• https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/simulation-and-training/test-and-training-instrumentation
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhSp38InmnU

What you will do:

• You will have a technical role on at least one program in addition to performing the day-to-day leadership of a group of design engineers, with the primary responsibility of ensuring that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Your duties will include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• You will contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor program execution, and provide subject matter expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.
• You may manage project scope, schedule, and budget for software engineering activities using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance measurement.
• You will assist with proposal preparation including estimating the scope of new engineering projects.

What you will learn:

• 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.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Enhance collaboration skills by working within integrated agile release train teams, coordinating with Systems, Cyber, Range Integration, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• 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.
• Advanced Systems Integration: Gain experience with integrating complex Systems of Systems, enhancing skills in working with multi-level network security and cutting-edge communication technologies.

Qualifications you must have:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have, or be capable of obtaining, a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. (Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.)
• Experience in the following areas of responsibility:
• Leading a team in performing integration, systems engineering, and software development
• Bidding, planning, and managing project budget, schedule, and scope.
• Creating collaborative team cultures that drive predictable program performance to consistently meet business and customer commitments.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience in the following areas of systems engineering: requirement development, design, and integration and test
• Experience leading teams using Agile frameworks.
• Experience in air combat and/or training concept of operations
• Experience supporting business development and program management in creation of business cases and product roadmaps.
• Experience as engineering bid lead on large, complex pursuits
• Proficiency in hardware and software troubleshooting
• Preferred applicants will currently hold a Secret (or above) security clearance or have held one within the past two years.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.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!The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:

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