Senior Manager, Test Solutions Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mission Systems Senior Engineering Manager for Collins Test Solutions Engineering (CTSE). The role leads a team of 12–15 software, systems, and hardware test engineers designing and developing test solutions for engineering and production facilities. The manager provides leadership, guidance, hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, coaching, career development support, salary planning, recognition, and staff-performance management. The position also identifies the staff, facilities, and equipment needed to execute projects successfully; manages adherence to capital and operating budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements; and plans and budgets for test-equipment acquisition. Project management experience is important. Rare occasional domestic and international travel may be expected. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires an active Secret security clearance after day one; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Typically, a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Experience in a leadership role.
Experience presenting to leadership and peers.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
ABET accreditation.
Experience with career development and personal skills development of team members.
Experience developing test solutions for production test environments.
Experience leading or developing power supply, RF, and digital technology projects.
Experience working in an Agile development process.
Experience with Program Management principles and tools.
Experience with the Proposal Capture Process, including development of compliant Basis of Estimates.
Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process and engineering labor forecasting.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 12–15 software, systems, and hardware test engineers in designing and developing test solutions for engineering and production facilities.
Provide leadership and guidance, hire and mentor engineers, and support their career development.
Prepare and deliver performance reviews; coach and mentor employees; plan salaries; recognize and reward individuals; and manage staff performance.
Identify the staffing, facilities, and equipment required for successful project execution.
Manage adherence to capital and operating budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Plan and budget for the acquisition of test equipment.
Occasionally travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning support through Ovia Health.
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.
May be eligible for relocation assistance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
May be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.