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Senior Engineering Manager Cyber Security

Requisition ID: 15211

Want to work with some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet? Do you value relationships, commitment, innovation and integrity? Want to be a part of a company that has been named numerous times as America’s Best Employer in Aerospace and Defense by Forbes magazine?

Then Collins Aerospace is the place for you. Join our team and build a rewarding career while helping to deliver the most trusted source of aviation and high-integrity solutions in the world.

We are currently searching for a Senior Engineering Manager – Cyber Security to join our team in Sterling, VA (2300). A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

Job Summary

Become part of an exciting team focused on the development of the systems and software for training systems with a focus on cybersecurity. This team is responsible for providing cyber security solutions to the training systmes in use by the aviators and crew for some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. This impact is felt both domestically and abroad with trainers for both our US government and for foreign governments through Foreign Military Sales.

The Simulator & Training Systems (STS) Fixed Wing and Mission Systems Engineering department seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products. 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 systems/software development activities, particularly with cybersecurity concepts, from identifying stakeholders and capturing originating requirements/operational concepts, high level requirements, and detailed requirements development through code development, design and integration and finally through test and certification. Candidate should have prior engineering experience with cyber security or simulation systems. Ideally the candidate will have some cybersecurity/information assurance knowledge in regards to security concerns for software development.

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

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. In addition to communication with those functional areas, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and leverage powerful networks.

Job Responsibilities

* Responsible for success of the team in meeting planned program milestones and activities.

* Actively participates in team’s technical activities in order to coach and influence the team.

* Responsible for adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements, along with planning and budgeting.

* Guides and sets direction with team for a common implementation of cybersecurity practices across the organization.

* Assigns technical resources to work assignments.

* Actively addresses employee performance and development, both issues and career growth.

* Oversees and participates in development of engineering bids to ensure success

* Responsible for building a team including the on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.

* This position may require occasional travel

* Responsible for interacting with program management to ensure that scope is managed.

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Desired skills/experience:

* Experience in avionics simulation systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces would be beneficial.

* Strong teamwork orientation is a must.

* Familiarity with either systems engineering process or software development process is required.

* Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering, leadership and customers.

* Candidate has an understanding of Risk Management Framework, and other cybersecurity industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

* Must have a software development background and the ability to show understanding of software development concepts such as MOSA, Object Oriented Design, Multi-threaded coding, etc.

* Must have a current security clearance at at least the Secret level.

* Must have a strong accumen for earned value management.

* Must be able to show experience in leading a team.

At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

And that’s just for starters.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

* Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations

* Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)

* An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance

* Tuition reimbursement

* And more

Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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