Senior Manager, Mission Autonomy & Battle Management (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road , Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, and Autonomy (C4IA) organization is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to join our Mission Autonomy and Battle Management team.  Mission Autonomy and Battle Management provides mission autonomy, to  support collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and crewed/uncrewed teaming (C/U-T),  as well as planning and battle management in electronic warfare.  It encompasses modeling and simulation, human machine interface (HMI), mission planning, situational awareness, and a modular open systems architecture (MOSA).  

The candidate will be expected to work with engineers, customers and leadership to turn ideas into reality and help carry the future of the C4I business into a sustainable value stream.  The manager is responsible for tactical execution of programs, performance management, employee development, talent acquisition/retention, and strategic support of the business.  At Collins Aerospace, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.

What You Will Do
    • Demonstrate predictable program execution, continuous improvement, and engagement with a talented group of software engineers
    • Work directly with and manage daily activities of software engineers in a secure lab environment to develop, integrate, and test software in an Agile development environment
    • Oversee and manage the technical aspects of continuous integration / continuous development
    • Develop and nurture internal and external networks, ensuring alignment and transparency with stakeholders, forging relationships with peers across C4IA Engineering, Value Stream Leadership, and government customers
    • Collaborate across programs and engineering teams to identify efficiencies, share resources, and support the development of best practices, necessitating an ability to clearly communicate objectives and status to audiences with varying degrees of understanding of the products and technology
    • Ensure compliance to Collins development processes and standard work requirements
    • Oversee and participate in the development of engineering bids and proposals
    • Ability to travel up to 10% based on business need to support customer events and related activities

Qualifications You Must Have
    • 3-4 years of experience serving as a Software Lead, Systems Lead, or Project Engineer, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding project deadlines, adhering to budget constraints, and maintaining quality compliance standards
    • Direct involvement in Agile methodologies, serving as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Release Train Engineer, with demonstrated success in managing Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-team coordination
    • Knowledge of open standards software development requirements, such as GRA, A-GRA, MOSA, etc.
    • Software development experience with C, C++, or related languages, as well as experience developing on Red Hat Linux or equivalent OS
    • Knowledge and experience in DevSecOps best practices
    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
    • 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 working on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and/or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) autonomy programs for the Army, Navy, and/or Air Force customers
    • Experience developing and integrating with the Open Mission System (OMS) architecture
    • Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas:  Network Communications, Datalinks, and Platform Integration
    • Experience with Java, Angular, Web development, Python, Git, Jira, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Boost, and GCC compilers
    • Experience with software bid estimation and proposal writing, as well as earned value management (EVM)
    • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and relevant tools
    • Knowledge of modeling and simulation frameworks, such as Advanced Framework for Simulation (AFSIM) or Government Autonomy Modeling & Simulation Environment (GAME)
    • Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

What We Offer
    • 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
    • This position is eligible for relocation assistance
    • 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.  

Employee Referral Eligible
 

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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