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Date Posted:
2026-07-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Product Manager for Cross Domain Solutions will lead the Cross Domain Solutions and Multi-Level Security product lines within Collins Aerospace's Protected Payload Technologies business area in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role combines product strategy, program execution, and financial leadership to guide investment decisions, strengthen the product portfolio, and deliver secure solutions that meet evolving customer needs. The Product Manager will develop strategic roadmaps, evaluate business cases, and align product plans with technical requirements and long-term growth objectives.
Working across Engineering, Business Development, Finance, and other functional teams, the Product Manager will oversee product development, production, and delivery while monitoring financial and program performance. Responsibilities include managing discretionary investments, supporting proposals and gate reviews, forecasting financial results, addressing technical and programmatic challenges, and identifying risks and opportunities. The role also serves as a key customer-facing leader, providing program updates, building stakeholder relationships, and coordinating corrective actions when needed. This is an opportunity to shape strategically important security products while balancing technical execution, customer priorities, and business performance.
This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for the CDS/MLS product line, aligning with customer requirements and business growth objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, production, and delivery of CDS and MLS solutions, ensuring financial and programmatic commitments are met
• Drive investment decision-making processes, including the development of business cases for Internal Research and Development (IRAD), capital, and other company-funded projects to sustain and expand the product portfolio
• Support the development and execution of portfolio strategies, including financial forecasting, proposal preparation, and company Gate Reviews
• Partner with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, and other functional teams to ensure timely development and delivery of products
• Collaborate with internal teams to leverage common building block architectures across Collins Aerospace and RTX for innovative and best-in-class CDS/MLS solutions
• Monitor program and product line performance against objectives, identifying risks, opportunities, and necessary corrective actions to meet or exceed goals
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, leading stakeholder engagement meetings and providing regular program status updates
• Support the resolution of technical or programmatic challenges by coordinating with functional teams and providing timely solutions
• Oversee discretionary investment management, including IRAD and capital projects, and participate in monthly financial forecasting and performance reviews
• Directly manage program(s) as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, program management, or a related role in the aerospace, defense, or technology industries
• 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
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive program execution across multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, investment decision-making, and financial forecasting
• Ability to analyze technical and financial data to develop actionable business strategies
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience in leading program root cause problem identification and recovery
• Advanced degree in business or a related field
• Understanding of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and Multi-Level Security (MLS) systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications
• Experience with Collins Aerospace or RTX systems, processes, and tools
• Knowledge of common building block architectures and their application in product development

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
• 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
• And more!

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

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.
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.
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