Senior Engineering Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-02-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Senior Engineering Manager / Software Discipline - Mission Simulation & Training (Onsite)

**DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher required**

The Strategic Defense Solutions Software Engineering department seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to head a team of software development engineers responsible for providing aviators and crew with the highest fidelity training solutions for the missions that they perform. This impact is felt both domestically and abroad with trainers for both our US Government and for international governments through Foreign Military Sales. This manager will lead engineers in development of simulation systems and products. This position will be based in Sterling Virginia.

The Senior Engineering Manager role is comprised of two main functions, a technical portion, and a leader portion. In the technical area this role has direct responsibility for leadership and management of the software engineering discipline (scope, budget control) for special access programs through their full lifecycle. Participating in bids and proposals, detailed requirements, design, development, integration, test, verification and validation are areas of focus for this team. Candidate should have prior engineering experience with simulation systems or strong knowledge in software engineering, technical project and people leadership.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects. You must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience. You will be expected to spend a significant portion of your time in a direct technical role and have the ability to unleash energy within a team through passion and enthusiasm.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing engineers working in various lifecycle development environments including Agile, Waterfall and Spiral development. Versatility and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing competing priorities are critical to success. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to influence as well as lead and will be capable of clearly communicating across organizations as well as senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be analytical and make data-driven decisions and will be a servant leader eager to mentor less experienced engineers, share their knowledge with peers, and consistently work to make their team successful.

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface frequently with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers, amongst other leadership roles across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. Development of powerful internal and external networks, forging relationships with peers in the triad (Engineering, Business Development, and Program/Product management) is highly encouraged.

The manager will lead a group of 10-20 software engineers and provide direct technical support to projects. The manager will coach in a fast-paced environment, drive teamwork and continuous improvements.

This position requires ownership, attention to detail and teamwork for the development of a positive and productive work environment.

What you will do:

• Head a team responsible for software development, testing, releases & delivery.
• Hold the team accountable for meeting planned program milestones and activities.
• Assess employee's skills and identify training and development needs for the team.
• Establish a strong team through recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.
• Interact with program management ensuring the scope is managed and staffing plans are achievable.
• Actively manage staff loading ensuring firm and anticipated demand is accurate and appropriate staff levels are allocated.
• This position may require occasional travel both domestically and international.
• Assist in tactical implementation of organization's strategic goals.
• Ensure all enterprise engineering, quality and business conduct process and policies are implemented and understood.
• Assist with bid reviews and ensure cadences and product ownership is established for the team.

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 and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance or higher is required prior to start date

Skills we seek:

• Experience in software engineering development process from bids and proposals through verification and validation.
• Strong technical leadership of small to medium engineering teams.
• Resource planning experience including staff, facilities, and equipment needed for successful project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Development background in Microsoft Windows Visual Studio C/C++/C#, Python & Matlab Simulink.
• Experience and working knowledge of capture process and proposal development.
• Strong acumen for earned value management. Cost account management experience preferred.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, Spiral and DevSecOps development process.
• Skilled in ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Bamboo, and Crucible.
• Energetic and enthusiastic leadership.
• Ability to develop powerful networks such as relationships between Engineering, Business Development and Program Management.

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.

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 illnessinsurance, 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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*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 attendselect 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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