Date Posted:
2026-07-21
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:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Precision Landing team delivers high assurance landing solutions to customers around the world. We are looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to lead our Guidance Quality (GQ) Algorithms team. This team utilizes cutting-edge tools and techniques in Model-Based-Development to incorporate advanced mathematical and physical logic in to algorithms that safely recover aircraft and pilots.
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 10-20 systems engineers on complex projects as Section Lead
• Coach your team through all V&V activities in their supported programs
• Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties for Guidance Quality as part of larger projects
• Seek out complex problems to solve within your team's assigned scope
• Take on individual contributions involving high level math and physics concepts
• Challenge your team's 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
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in systems engineering and requirements management with respect to Mathworks product line
• Collaborate with all domains in all phases of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, including bid & pursuit
• Travel up to 10% annually
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Qualifications You Must Have
• Subject Matter Expert with MATLAB, Simulink and simulation data analysis
• Extensive experience as a CAM
• Previous exposure to Autoland algorithms
• Experience with Global Trade and U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EARStrong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to execute leadership
• A proven track record of success of meeting high rigor software standards such as MIL-STD-882E and DO-178. Experience contributing to TINA-compliant bids
• 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 with Polyspace and other MATLAB plug-ins
• Previous experience working with components of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System
• Experience working across business units and interfacing with external entities
• 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 illness insurance, 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.
Employee Referral Eligible
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 candidate's 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 company's 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.
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