Date Posted:
2026-01-30Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredBecome part of the growing Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team!
This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Engineering Manager that will be involved in the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software products that incorporate open architecture design concepts with civil certification. As a leader in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to develop the next generation of Avionics Products, truly defining the future of aerospace.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of software development practices, military/commercial certification, and experience leading execution teams.
This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What You Will Do:
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Technical direction: Candidate will lead a team and apply sound engineering principles related to software development meeting civil certification requirements.
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Project management: Candidate will guide team members in the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities to ensure success of team in meeting program milestones and budgets. The candidate may be involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management.
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Process management: Candidate will guide team members on the utilization of design and development processes, certification, and ensure that the design and verification activities are consistent with the established processes.
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Bids and proposals: Candidate will lead, review, and provide guidance to team members on bid and proposal activities.
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Personnel administration: Candidate will make hiring decisions, performance assessment decisions, ensure management of personnel issues, develop personnel to achieve their career coals and create a highly engaged and motivated team.
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Occasional travel may be needed.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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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.
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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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Experience in functional and/or project leadership role for Software or FPGA developments (in certification environments), with cost and schedule responsibility and strong background in Earned Value Management.
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Willingness to travel (domestic and international
