OSS Systems Engineering Senior Manager (Active Clearance)

Date Posted: 2026-06-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career? Would you be interested in working with an industry-leading development team where you can grow your software engineering skills while learning something new!? Collins Aerospace’s Open Systems Digital Processing team is looking for an exceptionally motivated OSS Systems Engineering Senior Manager who is passionate about collaborating with high-performance teams to create mission-critical solutions that support Mission Systems. Our Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment, enabling rapid learning to drive success. Our software engineering teams regularly utilize a variety of skills, including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality, and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount. In this role, you will lead and manage a team of systems engineers responsible for the development and integration of Multi-Function Processor (MFP) solutions, providing scalable, high-performance digital processing capabilities across communications, sensor processing, and cross-domain applications. You will guide system architecture development across hardware, software, and FPGA domains, ensuring solutions meet performance, scalability, and interoperability requirements aligned with modern open architecture standards. The candidate will have opportunities to work directly with military customers, industry partners, and internal engineering and program management teams that are leading experts in their fields. There are immediate needs to support both U.S. and international customers through development of adaptable, mission-ready processing solutions. Sign-on Bonus Eligible What YOU Will Do: Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team delivering Multi-Function Processor (MFP) solutions within an open systems architecture framework Define and drive digital processing architectures across hardware, software, and FPGA domains, including computer, data movement, and interface strategies Perform system-level engineering activities such as trade studies, requirements development, architecture definition, and performance analysis Oversee integration, verification, and validation to ensure systems meet mission, performance, and scalability requirements Solve complex technical and organizational challenges across programs and sites while supporting program execution and capture activities Qualifications You Must Have: Expertise in planning work to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives Experience leading and developing engineering teams, including tasking, mentoring, and performance management Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree 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: Experience with modular open systems architectures (SOSA, CMOSS, OMS, MORA) Strong background in digital processing systems (embedded compute, FPGA, high-speed interfaces) Experience with multi-function processor (MFP) or mission processing systems Proven experience in requirements capture, design, and decomposition Ability to manage technical risks and system design tradeoffs Experience leading programs through full lifecycle development Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Track record in program capture and proposal development Ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site teams Strong communication skills with engineering, program, and executive stakeholders 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, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program Eligible for relocation And more! Learn More & Apply Now! 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 — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all 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 – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.