Sr Software Manager - Platform Software, Communications (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team at the forefront of cutting-edge technology?

Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Software Manager to lead a team of talented engineers developing next-generation platform software for advanced military communication systems.

In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping the future of secure communications by guiding a newly formed software team within our growing organization. As a platform software leader, you’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design and deliver critical middleware software solutions for embedded systems used in mission-critical environments.

From early concept through release and sustainment, you'll drive execution, manage resources and schedules, and ensure your team is aligned to deliver innovative, high-quality tools. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, technical leadership, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead at one of the most respected names in aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team: Manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers, from entry level to seasoned professionals. This includes hiring, staffing allocation, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Grow Talent and Foster Job Satisfaction: Support team members in their professional development goals and career aspirations at Collins Aerospace. Provide constructive performance feedback regularly and collaborate with employees on growth areas.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Engage with engineers, engineering leadership, program managers, and shared service organizations to ensure seamless integration of embedded software solutions. Foster strong networking relationships to support project success.
• Champion Product Line Strategy and Development Best Practices: Drive the creation of software solutions that not only exceed our customer expectations but support product line solutions. Promote software development best practices throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support Pursuit and Bidding Activities: Participate actively in pursuit activities, including bidding for new programs. Contribute technical expertise and strategic insights to strengthen proposals and secure new business opportunities.
• Optimize Staffing and Program Management: Manage staffing levels across multiple programs to ensure alignment with project schedules and resource requirements. Utilize earned value management techniques to monitor and enhance program performance and profitability.
• Ensure Compliance and Process Adherence: Uphold Collins' standards and procedures, ensuring all engineering activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance operational effectiveness.

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
• Experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment.
• Experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management.
• Experienced with embedded software development

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile development concepts
• Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance 
• Experience managing large programs
• Experience working with communication systems.

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