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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager (M5) with a passion for aerospace software and the desire to lead a highly skilled, innovative team developing software for Cargo Systems used across multiple aircraft platform.
This is an onsite position that can be based in these locations:
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Lenexa, KS
Jamestown, ND
What You’ll Do:
People Leadership and Development: Provide leadership and direction to a team of approximately 15 software engineers responsible for the development, verification, and sustainment of Cargo Systems Software. Establish individual development plans, conduct ongoing performance and compensation reviews, and recognize exceptional contributions. Cultivate an engaged, empowered, and high‐performing team culture aligned with organizational objectives.
Technical Leadership: Offer technical oversight for the development of DO‐178C‐compliant Cargo Systems Software deployed across multiple aircraft platforms. Support key technical decisions and ensure alignment with product‐line architecture. Communicate clearly on software concepts, integration expectations, and aerospace certification processes (DO‐178C, ARP4754A). Promote modern engineering practices, including Agile methods, CI/CD, automated testing, and continuous process improvement. Build strong relationships with engineers, technical leads, and program stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
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Execution and Delivery: Manage day‐to‐day engineering activities across multiple programs, ensuring predictable delivery of software builds and releases. Advance team tools, processes, and development methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Forecast staffing needs, oversee resource allocation, and maintain accurate capacity planning across programs and product lines. Ensure adherence to Collins engineering standards, software development processes, and certification requirements.
Cross‐Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems, Test, Program Management, Platform teams, and Program Managers to maintain alignment on priorities and remove execution obstacles. Communicate goals, progress, risks, and decisions effectively to technical and non‐technical stakeholders. Identify opportunities for shared resources, efficiency gains, and best‐practice adoption across projects.
Bids and Proposals: Lead the development of engineering cost estimates for new pursuits. Contribute to proposal strategy and provide technical inputs related to scope, schedule, and risk assessments.
Talent Development and Team Building: Coach and develop software engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, ownership, and continuous improvement. Ensure teams have the tools, training, and support required to deliver programs successfully. Serve as a key liaison between engineering disciplines and customers, facilitating clear communication and effective collaboration.
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
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
At least 10 years of experience in software and/or systems engineering.
Proven experience leading software teams.
Hands-on experience with DO‐178B/C and ARP4754A certification, preferably at DAL A or B.
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and engineering risk.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience leading proposal efforts including estimating, technical narrative writing, and risk identification.
Strong understanding of product-line architectures
Familiarity with Jira, Git-based workflows, automated testing tools, or model-based development environments.
Experience coordinating across multiple programs and product lines.
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
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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!
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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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.
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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RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
