Sr. Engineering Manager, Secure System-in-Package R&D (Onsite)

About the role

The role of Senior Engineering Manager at Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA involves leading and developing a team of 10-14 engineers, driving research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, overseeing the technical execution of R&D projects, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams, guiding technology strategy, and providing technical leadership in microelectronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10-14 engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Drive research and development in advanced microelectronics technologies, leading innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the technical execution of R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Partner with customers, program leadership, and cross-functional teams across Collins and RTX to transition emerging technologies into future products.
• Guide technology strategy by identifying IR&D investments, supporting externally funded research pursuits, and shaping future technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in microelectronics, including processor, RF/analog, open systems, and secure microelectronics technologies while presenting concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external organizations, with up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• You must have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines with the ability to solve complex technical challenges and guide system-level decisions.
• Experience with U.S. Government programs, including familiarity with the proposal and capture process.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate technical, program, and execution risks while making data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated experience capturing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS, Jama, Cameo.

Qualifications

• Experience leading programs using Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with civil and/or military certification standards (e.g., DO-254, MIL-STD-516) and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and design tools such as Cameo, Simulink, or Altium.
• Experience supporting successful bid and proposal efforts, including technology capture and funding pursuits.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Management (CAM), or other program execution and financial management practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading or supporting successful bid and proposal efforts that resulted in contract awards or research funding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• A 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)
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!