Date Posted: 2025 10 09 Country: United States of America
Location:HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164 7104 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. t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
Clearance: Secret Current Senior Engineering Manager / Software Simulation & Training (Onsite) The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Software Engineering department seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to head a team of software development engineers responsible for providing aviators and crew with the highest fidelity training solutions for the missions that they perform. This impact is felt both domestically and abroad with trainers for both our US Government and for international governments through Foreign Military Sales. This manager will lead engineers in development of simulation systems and products. This position will be based in Sterling Virginia and report directly to the Director of Software Engineering for STS. The Senior Engineering Manager role is comprised of two main functions, a technical portion, and a leader portion. In the technical area this role has direct responsibility for leadership and management of the software engineering discipline (scope, budget control) for special access programs through their full lifecycle. Participating in bids and proposals, detailed
requirements, design, development, integration, test, verification and validation are areas of focus for this team. Candidate should have prior engineering
experience:with simulation systems or strong knowledge in software engineering, technical project and people leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects. You must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience. You will be expected to spend a significant portion of your time in a direct technical role and have the ability to unleash energy within a team through passion and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing engineers working in various lifecycle development environments including Agile, Waterfall and Spiral development. Versatility and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing competing priorities are critical to success. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to influence as well as lead and will be capable of clearly communicating across organizations as well as senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be analytical and make data driven decisions and will be a servant leader eager to mentor less experienced engineers, share their knowledge with peers, and consistently work to make their team successful. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface frequently with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers, amongst other leadership roles across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. Development of powerful internal and external networks, forging relationships with peers in the triad (Engineering, Business Development, and Program/Product management) is highly encouraged. The manager will lead a group of 10 20 software engineers and provide direct technical support to projects. The manager will coach in a fast paced environment, drive teamwork and continuous improvements. This position requires ownership, attention to detail and teamwork for the development of a positive and productive work environment. 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 e occasionale occasionale occasionale occasionale occasionale occasionale occasionale occasionale 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 ior relevantexperience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of
experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant
experience Must have an Active and transferable Secret security
clearance is required prior to start date.
Skills we seek: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. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
Qualifications We Prefer: Development background in Microsoft Windows Visual Studio C/C /C#, Python & Matlab Simulink.
Experience and working knowledge of capture process and proposal development. Strong acumen for earned value management. Cost account management
experience preferred.
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, Spiral and DevSecOps development process. Skilled in ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Bamboo, and Crucible. Energetic and enthusiastic leadership. Ability to develop powerful networks such as relationships between Engineering, Business Development and Program Management. 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
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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses