Sr Software Engineering Manager, ACTT Datalinks (Remote)

Collins Aerospace, a leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions, is seeking a Sr Software Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering development of critical military software applications. The role involves managing software engineering activities, project scope, and team performance to ensure the delivery of innovative solutions that enhance warfighter capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily activities and contribute to the technical oversight of software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations to develop, integrate, and test embedded software in an Agile development environment for software-defined radio architectures
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for software engineering activities using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance measurement; manage project risks/issues and elevate to upper management when appropriate
• Demonstrate predictable program execution and continuous improvement
• Oversee and participate in the development of engineering bids and proposals
• Create and implement strategic workforce and staffing plans to ensure the team meets its business objectives and maintains high-performance standards, including recruiting/hiring, as well as actively addressing employee performance and career development actions
• Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements
• 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
• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, ensuring alignment and transparency with stakeholders, forging relationships with peers across RCP Engineering, Value Stream Leadership, and government customers

Requirements:

• Must have, or be capable of obtaining, a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. (Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.) US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in software development/integration/test with FPGA and Crypto Module integration
• Working knowledge of embedded software development and the use of C++, a proven ability to guide and lead software development processes
• Experience with cost account management (EVMS) and schedule management
• Able to motivate/challenge engineers as well as keeping them engaged in a high-performing team environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Software development experience with C, C++, or related languages, as well as experience developing on Red Hat Linux or equivalent OS
• 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
• Familiarity with software defined radios architectures, networking communications waveforms, experience with bid narrative write-ups, earned value reporting, configuration management tools, ALM tool suite, SEER-SEM estimation modeling tool, and wireless technologies
• Direct involvement in Agile methodologies, serving as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Release Train Engineer, with demonstrated success in managing Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-team coordination
• High-level understanding of systems, cryptographic, and FPGA engineering, as well as hardware development
• Experience in air combat and/or training concept of operations
• Domain knowledge in network communications, datalinks, and platform integration
• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams
• Preferred applicants will currently hold a Secret (or above) security clearance or have held one within the past two years