Senior Software Engineering Manager Secure Products Software (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-04 | Location: Fullerton, CA (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance are required prior to start date.

About the Role

Join Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense, as the Senior Software Engineering Manager. You’ll lead a new Cryptographic software team developing mission-critical capabilities for next-generation U.S. military crypto products. This role involves cutting-edge work in cryptographic software, including quantum-resistant encryption, alongside top engineers in software, hardware, FPGA, and systems design. You’ll guide a high-performing team responsible for secure embedded software reviewed and validated by the NSA, with a critical voice from pursuit through development, release, and sustainment.

This position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, including hiring, staffing allocation, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Mentor engineers from entry-level to seasoned professionals, supporting their professional development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate across functions with engineers, leadership, program managers, and shared service organizations to integrate embedded cryptographic solutions.
• Champion product line strategy and software development best practices throughout the software development life cycle.
• Actively participate in pursuit and bidding activities, contributing technical expertise and strategic insights to proposals.
• Optimize staffing and program management using earned value management techniques to monitor performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Collins’ standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment.
• Experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk/opportunity management.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance (required prior to start date).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 7 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile development concepts.
• Experience managing large programs.
• Experience with certification authorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness programs: Healthy You Incentives, Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion).
• Bright Horizons (child and elder care services).
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $145,600 – $276,800 USD. The range reflects all experience levels and considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreements.