Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Air Combat (Onsite) (**25k Signing Bonus)

Date Posted:

2023-03-08-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Collins Aerospace Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) engineering department is responsible for the design, analysis, test and certification of Air Combat Training systems. We solve the challenges of next-generation pilot proficiency training so they can “Train as they Fight”. We field Test and Training range systems with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking, and command and control. We specialize in highly accurate, highly secure solutions for U.S. DoD and international coalition customers. We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.

If you want a complex, exciting, dynamic team environment with cutting-edge technology and a customer counting on us delivering the very best to help the military safely train in Live, Virtual, & Constructive (LVC) environments, this is the place for you.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineering Manager will lead a team of Systems Engineers focused on the expansion of our Air Combat Training system capabilities and customer base.

In this role you will support the team in:

• Performing all aspects of systems engineering design and development, including requirements capture, system design flow, system integration, system validation & verification, and support for certification and qualification.

• In addition, this leader will be accountable for execution to scope, schedule, and budget of their projects.

• The Systems team will also serve as the primary technical interface to the customer and internal business leadership.

This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Must be a US Citizenship

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements. 

• Experience leading a team in executing engineering development projects while adhering to a rigorous formal development process.

• Experience bidding, planning, and managing project budget, schedule, and scope.

• Experience creating collaborative team cultures that drive predictable program performance to consistently meet business and customer commitments.

• Experience communicating effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management and senior leadership.

*Signing bonuses available for active clearance holders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas of systems engineering: requirement development, design, and integration and test

• Experience developing in the Agile framework.

• Experience in air combat and/or training concept of operations

• Experience supporting business development and program management in creation of business cases and product roadmaps.

• Experience in NSA certified developments

• Experience as engineering bid lead on large, complex pursuits

• Preferred applicants will currently hold a Secret (or above) security clearance or have held one within the past two years.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities. 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package include: 

• 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 contributions, 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, I.D. theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning 

• 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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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. 

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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