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. 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 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
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 ior relevant experience:or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of 10 years of 10 years of 10 years of 10 years of 10 years of 10 years of 10 years ofexperience 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: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