Sr. Manager, Defense Hardware Technology- Active Secret (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Ready to solve complex challenges and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense? At Collins Aerospace, you’ll help turn innovative ideas into technologies that make a real impact. Our Applied Research & Technology (ART) organization is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation mechanical and electrical solutions for defense applications. Lead talented engineers, drive rapid prototyping and technology development, and help bring breakthrough concepts from the lab to the mission!

Requirements

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
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
3+ years of direct or matrixed technical leadership experience.
Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical design, research, prototyping, or advanced technology development.
Experience supporting defense or aerospace development programs.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
Prior experience managing engineering teams or research groups in a technology development environment.
Familiarity with emerging defense technologies, rapid prototyping, model‑based engineering, and cross‑domain integration.
Experience in RF Communication and signal processing hardware development.
Experience interfacing with research customers such as DARPA, AFRL, ONR
Experience working with university researchers

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical, electrical, and cross-disciplinary research engineers, providing technical direction, performance management, and career growth guidance.
Drive execution of research and technology development projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and alignment with ART/DART strategic objectives.
Oversee ideation, design, analysis, prototyping, and evaluation of novel mechanical and electrical systems for advanced defense applications.
Foster a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Manage resource planning, staffing, prioritization, and capability development to support current and emerging R&D needs.
Partner with program managers, principal investigators, and business units to transition research outputs into production programs and proposals.
Support proposal development, project shaping, and customer engagement for both internal and external R&D opportunities.
Champion Collins Aerospace values maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high performing team environment.
Research approaches that push technical and organizational limits, enabling hardware design, development, and build cycles that outpace industry benchmarks.

Benefits

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
relocation assistance