Date Posted:
2026-06-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join the Integrated Platforms team in Richardson, TX. This position is for a highly motivated manager to lead a team of 10-15 software engineers developing embedded software for Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) mission systems solutions deployed in strategic defense systems. The role includes managing and motivating a team responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle while cultivating and reinforcing values, methods, and processes. This position will require on-site work in Richardson, Texas and spans the entire development lifecycle, from pursuit and order capture through verification testing and customer delivery.
What You Will do:
- Lead a team of software engineers through design, development and documentation of software engineering plans of large complex systems
- Attract, engage and retain a team of software engineers (10 – 15), to build critical software applications for a NO FAIL mission
- Perform hiring decisions, performance assessment, and personnel management for a team of technical staff members
- Coordinate across engineering teams in the integration of large complex systems, utilizing automation and simulation tools
- Plan project level work and meet schedule, cost, and performance goals
- Manage program technical risks by evaluating requirements and design aspects
- Interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Business Developers, Finance, Quality, and Production
- Serve as a liaison between functional discipline groups and internal and external customers
- Review bids and proposals
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers including hiring and staffing programs
- Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders
- Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value experience
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience of leading software teams on DoD programs
- Experience in development of embedded software for military airborne platforms
- Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g. SEER-SEM products)
- Experience with processes such as peer review, configuration, and change management
- Participation in root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience with model-based systems engineering and modeling practices
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Familiarity with on air and on ground communications systems
- Experience using SEER-SEM, Cameo, and JIRA or similar software development tools
- Experience with regulatory and certification requirements
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement 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 lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID 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.
- Eligible for relocation
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that9s redefining aerospace, every day.
Employee Referral Eligible
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate9s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company9s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
