Senior Manager, Software - Strategic Applications (Remote)

at  Collins Aerospace

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in all phases of product development (full life cycle) in Software Engineering programs.
• Previous experience as an engineering leader, lead software/systems engineer, project lead, or IPT lead.

SKILLS WE VALUE:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience in software engineering within Avionics or Mission engineering.
• Experience/knowledge with Agile development.
  Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Remote
Are YOU this type of leader?
A leader who wants to build a highly technical team on the forefront of advanced technology from the GROUND UP. If so, keep reading…
Have you ever glanced into the cockpit of a plane while you are waiting to board? Seeing all the lights, screens, controls, and other equipment make it look overwhelming! Here at Collins Aerospace on our Strategic Platforms team we create the software and systems design to pull all those pieces & equipment together into one cohesive system.
This position is for a highly motivated team leader of 12+ Software Engineers whose charter is to decompose system requirements, develop, test, and deploy mission critical, integrated software solutions for our customer. This team develops and maintains several Avionics applications that allow our customer to Aviate, Navigate and Communicate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• YOU will direct the utilization of software engineering fundamentals, project management, and software development/test concepts for mission display and flight management applications.
• YOU will guide team members on the creation of software engineering plans, execution baselines, program execution and staffing plans, and technical risk assessments in support of customer expectations and business objectives.
• YOU will perform hiring decisions, performance assessment, and personnel management for a team of technical staff members.
• YOU will guide team members on the management of scope, schedule and budget for systems engineering activities; You must be well versed in using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance measurement; candidate must be able to assign and coordinate staffing.
• YOU will provide guidance and review bid and proposal activities for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and pursuits.
• YOU will lead the engineering team using strong interaction, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, and will be responsible for managing project risks/issues and elevating to upper management when appropriate. In addition, you will be responsible for adhering to, and supporting Collins Aerospace process methodologies while managing commitments to meet project financial and schedule deliverables and quality requirements.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role