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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineering Manager Space Datalinks (ONSITE) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-137--855-35Th-St-NE--BLDG-137/Senior-Systems-Engineering-Manager-Space-Datalinks--ONSITE-_01863509 ## About the Role 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, In this role, you'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver complete system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our U.S. government customers. From initial concept through deployment, you will be engaged in all aspects of the communications system lifecycle- including system-level trades, requirements development, system architecture and design, performance assessment, integration and test, verification, validation, and support of fielded products. You must have a demonstrated understanding of the systems engineering development process, previous experience leading projects or teams, and experience in communication products., * Experience with Agile development methodologies * Experience in Systems Engineering development product lifecycle * Experience mentoring and/or leading cross-functional technical teams to deliver project outcomes * Proven track record of leading teams through issue resolution or project challenges, with measurable results (e.g., reduced downtime, accelerated delivery) * Proven fluency in program and project management methodologies such as Earned Value Management (EVM) * 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, * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including adapting quickly to new systems or workflows * Experience in personnel management, Managing direct reports including tasking, timecards, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation management * Demonstrated experience in communications or RF products * Experience working space-based electronics programs * Experience managing risks, opportunities, cost, schedule, and staffing across multiple programs * Demonstrated experience leading large programs to production, through all stages of life cycle Experience and success with encrypted communications architectures and devices and data products ## Description * Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers to cooperatively determine objectives and approaches to completing work * Set objectives and guide teams on execution/approach for achievement of result by taking ownership of the teams performance during design, development, integration, and test periods * Understand and explain policies, practices, and procedures * Responsible for proposing and executing process improvements to maximize efficiency, quality, and technical fidelity of engineering products to support interoperability and flexible, state-of-the-art architectures * Execute short-term (less than 1 year) operational plans or projects that have measurable contribution towards the achievement of results; projects can be people or technically focused * Solve process, technical, or team-related issues that may span multiple sites, geographies, or products * Communicate with parties within and outside of own discipline and team and to upper-level leadership * Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports in a growing department * Attention to technical details and meeting program delivery schedules, Bolster the team as an individual contributor as needed * Travel up to 10%, based on business needs, *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. 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