Manager Software Engineering

RTX•Marlborough, MA

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Communication Software Engineering Department at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Software Section Manager to lead software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations. The position is onsite in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and focuses on developing, integrating, and testing embedded software in an Agile environment for software-defined radio architectures. The manager oversees daily team activities and technical work, develops workforce and staffing plans, supports recruiting and hiring, and addresses employee performance and career development. The role also provides technical input to products, processes, and standards; ensures the team follows Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work; and leads and reviews team work while allowing team members appropriate independence. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before starting and must be active on day one. U.S. citizenship is required. The posted salary range is $107,500–$204,500. Eligible applicants may receive relocation assistance and incentive compensation, subject to applicable program terms.

Requirements

Work-related knowledge of software design, implementation, testing, and system integration.
Knowledge of Agile/Lean development techniques.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related/associated field, or equivalent experience, and at least 8 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Software development experience with C++, C, or related languages, and experience developing on Linux or an equivalent operating system.
Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required before starting and active on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Experience as a Software Project Lead, Product Owner, or Scrum Master.
Experience spanning design, implementation, testing, and integration of real-time embedded software.
Ability to solve technical problems using prior experience and analysis of issues.
Ability to work with hardware and systems engineering to resolve multidisciplinary issues.
Practical knowledge of leading and managing project execution, including work scheduling, staffing, earned-value management, software cost estimation, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.
Experience with UNIX, Linux, VxWorks, INTEGRITY, SYSBIOS, or other RTOS, and associated IDEs and development tools.
Knowledge of communication systems or similar domains.
Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a related/associated field; advanced degrees in similar majors are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Manage daily activities and provide technical oversight to software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations developing, integrating, and testing embedded software for software-defined radio architectures.
Create and implement strategic workforce and staffing plans to meet business objectives and maintain high performance, including recruiting and hiring.
Address employee performance and career development actions.
Provide technical input to new products, processes, and standards and ensure new approaches are implemented by the team.
Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements.
Lead, direct, and review the team's work while respecting team members' latitude and independence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program
Doctor On Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program
Relocation eligibility
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable program terms