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RTX Corporation Senior Engineering Manager - Project Engineering (Onsite) in Sterling, Virginia
Date Posted:
2024-09-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Senior Engineering Manager - Project Engineering (Onsite)
Become part of an exciting team focused on the development of the software, systems and hardware for US Department of Defense training systems. This team is responsible for platforms ranging from the B-52, E-2D Hawkeye, JSTARS, E-3 AWACS as well as several unnamed programs. In addition to those we’re focused on technologies such as Cyber Security and Live, Virtual, Constructive enablers within the simulation and training environment.
We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of Project Engineers in the development of training platforms focused on new and exciting simulation systems and products. 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 project engineering discipline (scope, budget control) for multiple platforms across the organization. These teams are responsible for the entire product lifecycle is composed of a cross functional team of Systems, Hardware and Software engineers.
The candidate will also be responsible for identifying the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects. Candidates must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience. The candidate will be expected to spend a significant portion of their time in a direct technical role. The candidate should show 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 an Agile environment. 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 to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be analytical and make data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader eager to mentor junior 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 with Executive Managers, and Program Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. In addition to communication with those functional areas, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and leverage powerful networks.
Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals is also desired.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for success of the team in meeting planned program milestones and activities.
Actively participates in team’s technical activities to coach and influence the team.
Responsible for adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements, along with planning and budgeting.
Assigns technical resources as leaders to pursuits and programs.
Actively addresses employee performance and development, both issues and career growth.
Oversees and participates in development of engineering bids to ensure success
Responsible for building a team including the on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.
This position may require occasional travel both domestically and internationally
Responsible for interacting with program management to ensure that scope is managed.
Desired skills/experience:
Strong teamwork orientation is a must.
Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering, leadership and customers.
Experience leading cross-functional Agile teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain software solutions
Have served in a variety of Agile team roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner
Experience collaborating with other engineers and project management to plan and prioritize development activities on Agile teams
Understanding of Earned Value Management and it’s relationship to Agile
Understanding of the Collins Aerospace Development Processes
Must be able to show experience in leading a team.
Expert knowledge of software development and related practices
Experience with the full Engineering Development Lifecycle
Experience leading software development teams in an Agile environment using Kanban or Scrum methodologies.
Must be able to communicate complicated and detailed technical topics to a wide range of audiences
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws / regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance or higher is required prior to start date
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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
And more!
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The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 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.
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