Senior Software Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-30

Country:

United States of America Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A

~ 1010 Production Rd ~

BLDG 150A

Position Role Type:

Hybrid 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 Type:

Secret•

Current Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace 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. The Strategic Defense Solutions Software Center is seeking a Section Leader/Senior Manager to lead a software team supporting proprietary software programs. Our organization is part of Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, with a vision to be defense industry leaders in combined JADC2-enabled battlespace. The candidate will have the opportunity to leverage industry best practice Digital Engineering product development lifecycles and lead a team of software engineers to provide our warfighters with CJADC2 technologies and solutions, starting with Advanced. Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) to provide fully automated support for planning, coordinating, controlling and executing fires and effects, including mortars, field artillery cannons, rockets and missiles, close air support, attack aviation and Naval surface fire-support systems. The candidate will be expected to work with engineers, customers, and leadership to turn ideas into reality and to help carry the future of the Converged Solutions 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.

What you will do:

The Section Leader performs management activities and provides leadership for approximately 10-15 software engineers. These activities include technical development of people, providing and identifying appropriate training for people, assigning people to projects, compensation planning, and performance management. You will team with the Department Leader in the rollout and adherence to organizational policies, goals, and initiatives. The candidate will 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. The candidate will be required to understand and manage both customer and IR D funded projects. Technical Management

• drive success in development of AFATDS and related future business opportunities in the CJADC2 space. Project Management
• candidate must be able to guide team members on the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities; candidate will be directly involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management. Decision Making
• The candidate must demonstrate sound decision-making skills, strategic thinking, networking skills, and the ability to accurately forecast resource needs. Personnel Administration
• candidates must be able to perform hiring, performance assessment, management of personnel issues, and create an engaged and motivated team.

Present staffing plans and software execution plans to program leadership. Technical Leadership of a software team, ownership of software product providing innovative solutions that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Experience working with

I/AFATDS

for DoD and or international customers. Technical credibility or domain knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Battle Management, COA analysis, variable message format (VMF), "K-series" messages, Joint or Coalition interoperability, Long-Range Precision Fires, Extended Range Cannon Artillery, Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, Projectile Tracking Systems, Fire Direction Centers, Common Operational Picture, meteorology (MET), or target acquisition. Demonstrated experience applying effective leadership and collaborating effectively to building partnerships with others inside and outside the parent organization. Domain knowledge of targeting, target acquisition process, and the employment and use of field artillery and moving data for accurate and effective fires. Experience in proposals and projects execution leadership role that included responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management. 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. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Current Top Secret clearance is preferred. Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes. Experience with EVMS (earned value management systems) or similar.

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. May be eligible for relocation 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD

• 251,600 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses

• Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.