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# Sr Manager Software Engineering

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Information Technology, Software Defined Radio
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1--1001-Boston-Post-Rd--BLDG-1/Sr-Manager-Software-Engineering_01883570

## About the Role

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, · Work-related knowledge in software design, implementation, testing, and system integration

· Knowledge of Agile/Lean development techniques

· Bachelor's in Computer Science or related/associated fields; advanced degree(s) in similar majors is highly desired, or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

· Software development experience with C++, C or related languages, as well as experience developing on Linux or equivalent OS

· Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required prior to day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers
 * Experience as a Software Project Lead, Product Owner or Scrum Master
 * Experience spanning the design, implementation, testing, and integration of real-time embedded software
 * Ability to solve technical problems through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
 * Ability to work with hardware and systems engineering to solve multi-discipline issues
 * Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of projects, including work scheduling, staffing, earn-value management, software cost estimation, prioritizing, coaching and process execution
 * Previous experience with UNIX, Linux, VxWorks, INTEGRITY, SYSBIOS, or other RTOS and associated IDEs and development tools
 * Knowledgeable in Communication Systems or similar domains
 * Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Computer Science or related/associated fields; advanced degree(s) in similar majors is highly desired

## Description

· Manage daily activities and contribute to the technical oversight of software engineers, project engineers, and support organizations to develop, integrate, and test embedded software in an Agile development environment for software-defined radio architectures

· Create and implement strategic workforce and staffing plans to ensure the team meets its business objectives and maintains high-performance standards, including recruiting/hiring, as well as actively addressing employee performance and career development actions

· Providing technical input to new products, processes and standards and ensuring that new approaches are implemented by the team

· Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace development processes and standard work requirements

· Leading, directing and reviewing the work of the team while respecting the team member's ability to exercise latitude and independence