Date Posted:
2026-06-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
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
The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) team delivers advanced, secure systems that enable U.S. and allied aircrews to train with highfidelity, combat-representative environments. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineering Manager to join our team. Our engineering organization develops cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command-and-control capabilities that support threat and weapon simulations, allowing warfighters to rehearse complex tactics safely and costeffectively. We design, accredit, produce, and field secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems from concept through installation.
We are seeking a decisive, collaborative technical leader who operates with clarity, drives results, anticipates change, and builds high-performing teams while demonstrating integrity and accountability. The successful candidate will lead a systems engineering team to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments while partnering closely with project engineers and program management. They will provide technical leadership, oversee design and development execution, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and approve proposals.
What You Will Do
Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers on complex projects as a Section Lead
Coach your team through all V&V activities in their supported ACTT programs
Ensure team assets and lab spaces are always ready for execution
Lead a team that constructively participates in ACTT program execution battle rhythms
Seek out complex problems to solve within your teams assigned scope
Routinely lead RCCAs and share lessons learned across the department
Challenge your teams overall execution performance, identifying methods to improve work quality and be more cost competitive
Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers
Demonstrate technical expertise in processing platforms and the associated technologies
Travel up to 10% annually
Qualifications You Must Have
Subject Matter Expert in at least one Technical Engineering Area: Aerospace, Project, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems
Strong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to execute leadership
Exceptionally dependability consistently take extreme ownership to drive predictable results, act with high integrity, and create systems to improve team efficiency
Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience participating in proposals greater than $5M NRE
Experience with air combat or military training concepts of operation
Experience with U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong communication behaviors with team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers
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 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 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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying 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.
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 candidates 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 companys 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.
