Senior Manager - Foundation Software Engineering (Hybrid)

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ ​ The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Shape the Future of Aerospace Software Leadership Join the growing Collins Aerospace Foundation Software team and play a pivotal role in defining the next generation of avionics. We are looking for a highly experienced Engineering Manager who is energized by building innovative software solutions and leading high-performing teams at the forefront of aerospace technology. In this role, you will not just manage projects, you will drive the development of cutting-edge, safety-critical software systems that power modern aircraft. You will lead the design and development of the Foundation Software that boots, configures, and orchestrates advanced avionics computing platforms, overseeing the full lifecycle and championing open architecture approaches that advance our product lines. This is a unique opportunity to influence how next-generation avionics are built, leveraging emerging technologies and best-in-class engineering practices to deliver scalable, certifiable solutions for both commercial and military platforms. Your decisions and leadership will directly support architectural strategy, platform scalability, and long-term capability growth across multiple programs and products. We are looking for a leader who combines technical depth with strong execution and people leadership, and who thrives in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key. What You Will Do Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team, fostering technical growth and career development. Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of safety-critical avionics software for civil and military applications. Own program execution, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Champion engineering excellence by implementing best practices across software development, verification, and certification. Partner with program leadership, systems engineering, and customers to align technical solutions with business and mission objectives. Lead technical strategy and support bid and proposal efforts, including solution development and scope estimation. Build and strengthen the engineering organization through strategic hiring, workforce planning, and talent development. Influence long-term product strategy through technology roadmaps, technical planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify program risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customers, programs, and business objectives. 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 Proven leadership experience managing software development projects in certification environments with responsibility for cost, schedule, and execution. Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVM). Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams, including staffing, performance management, and career development. Qualifications We Prefer Hands-on experience with DO-178C and/or MIL-STD-516C software development processes. Experience developing safety-critical embedded software, including applications, drivers, operating systems, graphics, and middleware. Familiarity with multicore processing environments and open architecture concepts. Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies. Experience with lab integration, system-level testing, and engineering development tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage risk and technical complexity. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. 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.  What We Offer: 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 y