Software Program Chief- Secure Platforms (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-17

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:

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:

Secret - Current

Ready to guide software teams in developing Open System Architectures?

We’re seeking a dynamic Software Programs Chief to lead across multiple software programs in our Open Systems Architecture business profile at Collins. This is your opportunity to lead cutting-edge work in areas like communications, platform software, mission processing and cryptographic software alongside top engineers in software, hardware, FPGA, and systems design.

As the Software Programs Chief, you’ll guide high-performing software teams responsible for developing open systems solutions. You’ll have a critical voice from program execution across programs to ensuring software development best practices — ensuring technical excellence while managing cost and schedule.

If you're passionate about software development, leading innovative efforts, and solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and guide software program teams across multiple projects to ensure project alignment with technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives.
• Manage resources effectively, drive project milestones, and address technical and operational challenges.
• Foster a positive team culture by celebrating successes and encouraging collaboration
• Report on and assist in resolving technical and operation challenges
• Act as the key point of contact between engineering teams and stakeholders such as program management, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement best practices across Open Systems Software programs and teams to enhance efficiency and performance
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams
• Ensure compliance with Collins standards, processes, and industry best practices in software development.
• Mentor software engineers through various phases of the software development lifecycle
• Review development artifacts to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with each programs’ objectives.
• Provide input and guidance on the technical direction of software efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile
• Minimum of 5+ years experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment.
• Minimum of 5+ years  experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management.
• Experienced with embedded software development
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to serve as a liaison between technical teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address technical and operational challenges effectively.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and open systems architecture.
• 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 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, fertilit