Sr Engineering Manager, Hardware – Display Products (Onsite)

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Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Do you have what it takes to lead an innovative, forward thinking, intrinsically motivated engineering design team? The Display Products department is searching for a Senior Engineering Manager to join our team. We like to learn, have fun, and make a difference! It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. Our Displays engineering team leads the industry with cost competitive, innovative technology that sets ourselves apart from our competition and helps our customers make the most of their investment in our products. We are looking for a strong, passionate leader with an action oriented, collaborative mindset, who operates with a vision, delivers benefits to meet/exceed expectations, builds and enhances his/her people, evaluates performance of self and others by results, plans for his/her people’s needs, anticipates project/organizational change, all while operating with Full Integrity. Display Products is responsible for designing displays for both commercial and military avionics. The successful candidate will lead and mentor the Display Technology group responsible for maturing display technologies for transition to product design and development as well as the Display Design group consisting of Mechanical and Optical Engineers responsible for product design and development. Experience related to the design and development of avionics displays is desired; mechanical and/or optical design experience is strongly desired. This person will also support customer business related activities including contributing to bids, proposals, and customer technical presentations. Therefore, technical project management experience is highly desirable. Also essential for success is the ability to envision new products & technologies that align with customer needs to continue to capture business and grow market share. What You Will Do: Familiarity with AMLCDs used for avionics as well as emerging Display Technologies Technical leadership for a group of engineers to ensure program commitments are met Ensures consistency with Collins Consistent Engineering Processes Ensures compliance with Program / Product requirements as reflected in design plans Participates in the budgetary planning process through identification of staffing, facilities, capital, and support needs Responsible for management and performance of engineering personnel to meet required deliverables Leads wide range of entry-level to highly experienced Engineers and Technologists Demonstrates technical expertise in Displays and the associated technologies Supports the development and upkeep of Product and Technology roadmaps and participates in industry committees; champions roadmaps with internal stakeholders. Supports development of Strategic & Financial Planning and Annual Operating Plans with Product Managers; sets direction for discretionary budget planning/allocation that is aligned with customer needs and executes against the plan within budget and schedule Maintains awareness of technology and Company's competitive position Qualifications You Must Have: 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 Successful leadership experience in developing certified flight deck displays is desirable Strong interpersonal, team building and leadership skills Technical project management experience is highly desirable Proven record of meeting objectives and commitments Possess a collaborative way of working and critical, innovative thinking Demonstrated success in balancing system performance and affordability Strong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributor to executive leadership What We Offer 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, 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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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 And more! Eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! 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 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. 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. 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. 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