Senior Software / Systems Engineering Manager - Simulation & Training (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Software / Systems Engineering Manager - Simulation & Training (Onsite)

At RTX, the world 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.

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design, and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. By reaching across the markets, we serve and drawing on our vast portfolio of expertise, we are making the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day. As the industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life. And together, we're redefining the future of aerospace.

Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Software/Systems Engineering Manager to lead software and systems engineering execution on a high-impact Department of Defense program. This role is for a proven leader who understands that disciplined software and systems engineering—and the effective management of engineering talent—directly enables mission success and national security outcomes. You will provide technical and functional leadership to a team of software and systems engineers, with accountability for lifecycle rigor across requirements, architecture, development, integration, and verification. You will manage and allocate engineering resources to meet program priorities, develop, and mentor senior engineering talent, and ensure the right skills are aligned to the right mission needs. This role requires decisive leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to translate mission objectives into executable plans in high-consequence environments.

This position is located on site in Sterling, VA and requires an active US secret security clearance.

What You Will Do:

• Head a team responsible for software development, testing, releases & delivery.
• Hold the team accountable for meeting planned program milestones and activities.
• Assess employee’s skills and identify training and development needs for the team.
• Establish a strong team through recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.
• Interact with program management ensuring the scope is managed and staffing plans are achievable.
• Actively manage staff loading ensuring firm and anticipated demand is accurate and appropriate staff levels are allocated.
• This position may require occasional travel both domestically and international.
• Assist in tactical implementation of organization’s strategic goals.
• Ensure all enterprise engineering, quality and business conduct process and policies are implemented and understood.
• Assist with bid reviews and ensure cadences and product ownership is established for the team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 Secret Security Clearance or higher is required prior to start date
• Experience in software engineering development process from bids and proposals through verification and validation
• Strong technical leadership of small to medium engineering teams.
• Resource planning experience including staff, facilities, and equipment needed for successful project execution

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Development b