Sr Manager, Engineering, Platform Software

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At Collins Aerospace, we’re dedicated to relentlessly tackle the toughest challenges in our industry – all to redefine aerospace.
Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.
We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.
Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
Role Overview
This position manages a large team of both experienced professionals and team leaders in General Engineering. Directs key activities, manages budget and key performance, and plans for more effective utilization of human and material resources to achieve operational targets.

This position is for a highly motivated Senior Engineering Manager to assemble and lead teams of 10-15 software engineers and project engineers whose charter is to design and develop embedded platform software, including software that interfaces with hardware. Aircraft supported cover a wide range of military and commercial, fixed and rotary wing platforms. Cutting edge technologies include multi-core safety critical processing, and machine learning platforms.

The top priority for this role is to develop and execute a strategy to build teams that can both develop solutions, and effectively manage teams of subcontractors extending the direct team’s capacity.

The team’s charter includes customizing and integrating OS components, designing and developing device drivers, board support packages, network and IO protocols, boot code, libraries, and applications, and middleware.

This role involves project leadership spanning the life cycle including bids, project management, design, requirements capture, coding, integration, verification, cybersecurity, and DO-178 certification. Responsibilities include technical leadership and accountability for team and project performance. The role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for coaching and mentoring, systems and software engineering skills, masterful communication skills, familiarity with software development tools, critical and innovative thinking, strategic planning, and an ability to build and motivate a team. The role also includes administrative leadership tasks including staffing, hiring, interfacing with suppliers, personnel development plans, performance reviews, salary planning, and policy and procedure adherence.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is for a highly motivated Senior Engineering Manager to assemble and lead teams of 10-15 software engineers and project engineers whose charter is to design and develop embedded platform software, including software that interfaces with hardware. Aircraft supported cover a wide range of military and commercial, fixed and rotary wing platforms. Cutting edge technologies include multi-core safety critical processing, and machine learning platforms.

The top priority for this role is to develop and execute a strategy to build teams that can both develop solutions, and effectively manage teams of subcontractors extending the direct team’s capacity.

The team’s charter includes customizing and integrating OS components, designing and developing device drivers, board support packages, network and IO protocols, boot code, libraries, and applications, and middleware.

This role involves project leadership spanning the life cycle including bids, project management, design, requirements capture, coding, integration, verification, cybersecurity, and DO-178 certification. Responsibilities include technical leadership and accountability for team and project performance. The role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for coaching and mentoring, systems and software engineering skills, masterful communication skills, familiarity with software development tools, critical and innovative thinking, strategic planning, and an ability to build and motivate a team.

The role also includes administrative leadership tasks including staffing, hiring, interfacing with suppliers, personnel development plans, performance reviews, salary planning, and policy and procedure adherence.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Experience hiring and onboarding talent
• Experience with technical management of subcontractors
• Experience with DO-178B/C process and certification
• Experience developing or integrating low-level (platform) software
• Experience with hardware and systems engineering
• Experience with project management, bidding, planning, and risk management
• Experience leading teams and mentoring

Basic Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 8 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.In the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
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.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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