Senior Engineering Manager – Core Platforms & Libraries (onsite)

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Base: $132,400 - $251,600 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Safety-critical avionics software development
Do-178 certification standards experience
Earned value management (evm) expertise
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in defining the next generation of safety-critical avionics software for commercial and military platforms

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in defining the next generation of safety-critical avionics software for commercial and military platforms.
  • Candidates will drive the full software lifecycle from concept through verification, ensuring alignment with civil certification standards like DO-178.
  • The position includes competitive benefits such as three weeks of vacation, generous 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health coverage.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in defining the next generation of safety-critical avionics software for commercial and military platforms.

Salary

Base: $132,400 - $251,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Safety-critical avionics software development
  • DO-178 certification standards experience
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise
  • Team leadership in certification environments
  • Full lifecycle software delivery management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Background in Flight Management Systems or OS
  • Strong problem-solving for complex systems
  • Bid and proposal technical strategy support
  • Lab integration and system-level testing skills

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 7 years
  • Proven functional or project leadership in software/FPGA
  • Experience with cost and schedule responsibility
  • Knowledge of DO-178 development and verification processes

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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