RTX

Senior Systems Engineering Manager – Secure Systems

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Cedar Rapids • Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and manage a team of high-performing systems engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals
  • Oversee the development and execution of advanced systems engineering projects, applying in-depth technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure successful program delivery
  • Define and implement long-term (multi-year) strategies and operational plans that contribute to business growth and project success, with direct accountability for measurable outcomes
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, systems, and tools to enhance team efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Solve highly complex and strategic problems that require a broad understanding of multiple disciplines, sites, geographies, products, and customers
  • Establish strong communication across disciplines, teams, and leadership levels to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and ensure project alignment with organizational priorities
  • Influence and implement policies, practices, and procedures while driving change management initiatives to optimize processes and deliver results
  • Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of top engineering talent, including hiring, promotions, performance management, and rewards to foster a high-performing and engaged team
  • Represent the team and organization in meetings with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful collaboration to achieve positive program outcomes
  • Foster a culture of engagement, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices

Requirements

  • 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
  • Prior experience leading a team of engineers
  • Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production
  • Prior leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Experience in hardware/software integration including system architecture and troubleshooting
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringproject managementrequirements capturedesigndecompositionintegrationverificationvalidationhardware/software integrationsystem architecture
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcommunicationconflict resolutioncollaborationchange managementteam developmentstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginnovation