Collins Aerospace
Software Program Chief- Secure Platforms (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Software Program Chief- Secure Platforms (Onsite)
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Date Posted: 2025-10-22
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Secret - Current
U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
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 program’s 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 experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
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
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!
Salary Range: 147,000 USD – 295,000 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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Date Posted: 2025-10-22
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Secret - Current
U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
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 program’s 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 experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
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
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!
Salary Range: 147,000 USD – 295,000 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
#J-18808-Ljbffr