Associate Director, Engineering – Software Department Manager – Integrated Platforms (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

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

Associate Director, Engineering – Software Department Manager – Integrated Platforms (Onsite)

**This position can be based fully onsite in either Richardson, TX, or Largo, FL**

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Embark on a journey where your expertise in software engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we're not just designing software; we're crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems within a Special Access Program (SAP) and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Software Department Manager, you'll immerse yourself in Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense. 

Role Overview:

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director to manage a department of software developers dedicated to delivering mature mission-critical platform solutions.  The software solutions range in complexity from embedded software to high fidelity integrated mission platform solutions. This position reports to the Director of Software Engineering for Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) and is located onsite in Richardson, TX.  Occasional domestic travel may be required.  This position requires ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance

What You Will Do:

• Lead a department of multiple Sr. Engineering managers and technical leaders comprising a department of 100+ software engineers, fostering teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvements.

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from bids and proposals to requirements, design, development, integration, testing and validation through coaching and driving performance excellence.

• Ensure the software organization enables programs to meet scope, schedule, and budget through disciplined engineering practices, strong staffing, and effective leadership.

• Establish consistent processes and metrics for software development through collaboration with other software departments and discipline leads.

• Actively engage with software managers and portfolio leaders in the department to manage a comprehensive staffing plan ensuring firm and anticipated demand and supply is accurate including growth in Puerto Rico where appropriate.

• Own software workforce strategy, including demand forecasting accuracy, skill mix, and pipeline development

• Act as a servant leader through mentorship, knowledge transfer, coaching and enabling team success.

• Build and maintain relationships with portfolio leaders, internal and external stakeholders including executive leaders, program managers and operations managers.

• Establish clear operating model alignment between portfolio leaders and functional leadership

• Influence executive decisions on engineering strategic plans through technology innovation and development on the teams.

• Provide operational direction and discipline focused goals driving execution success for execution of > $250M yearly revenue.

• Development for customer and company funded projects including research and development and capital of > $5M yearly supporting multiple customers of various platforms.

• Operate effectively within a matrix engineering organization supporting all Integrated Platforms software efforts, partnering with program leadership on execution while owning talent, discipline excellence, and staffing for software.

• Develop and grow talent of the team through collaborative discussions with engineering managers and growth opportunities for engineers.

• Communicate vision of th