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Collins Aerospace is seeking a Tactical Communications Systems Engineering Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge military communication systems in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, youll guide cross-functional engineering teams in designing secure, mission-critical airborne and ground solutions that support military operations around the globe. Were looking for a proven leader with a strong systems engineering background, a passion for innovation, and a drive to deliver trusted technologies that connect and protect.

What You Will do

• Manage a team of engineering professionals and cooperatively determine objectives and approaches to completing work.  This responsibility requires surface knowledge of systems engineering and project engineering to be successful.
• Sets objectives and guides team on execution/approach for achievement of result.
• Understands and explains policies, practices, and procedures and may influence others.  Also responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of work area.
• Execute short-term (less than 1 year) operational plans or projects that have measurable contribution towards the achievement of results.  Projects can be people or technically focused.
• Process, technical, or team problem solving. Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems may be difficult and involve consideration of a few sites, geographies, products or customers. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own discipline and team.
• Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience leading others, either in a formal leadership role or through mentoring and coaching responsibilities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong background in communications engineering, including radio architectures, system components, performance specs, and testing methods.
• Skilled in system-level design: requirements capture, decomposition, risk management, validation/verification, and planning to meet schedule, cost, and performance goals.
• Demonstrated success in program pursuit and capture, including concept development, technical writing, and work estimation.
• Effective communicator with experience interfacing across engineering teams, executive leadership, and customer-facing functions like Program Management, Business Development, and Sales.
• Familiarity with military CONOPS, radio performance standards (military, commercial, FAA), and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What We Offer:

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 
• 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more! 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

*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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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