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Senior Program Manager Cyber - Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IAMay 13th, 2026
Program ManagerCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.The Emerging Capabilities portfolio in the Front End of the Business/Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (FEOTB/CBEC) business has an immediate need for a Program Manager (PM) in our growing Integrated Sensing & Cyber (IS&C) portfolio. This Program Manager will lead and have profit and loss responsibility for Research & Development programs in the IS&C portfolio, both internally and externally funded. The PM will also lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new programs within the Department of Defense and other Agencies. The PM will interface with a cross functional team of other PMs, business development, strategy, and engineering, manufacturing and operations personnel to develop transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Collins Aerospace. This role will fuel future business growth and solve the most challenging and emerging customer mission problems.This position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.What You Will DoLead and manage multiple external program efforts & internally funded technology efforts simultaneouslyLead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zonesLead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities as part of growing the business, leveraging business development and engineering partnersInterface with one or more DOD S&T customers (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, Prime Contractors, etc.) during program executionResponsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programsPerform regular program EACs and PMRsPossess current U.S. Top Secret Clearance Required. (Requires US Citizenship)Travel up to 25% of the timeQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experienceActive and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceExperience with EVMS program management and R&O managementQualifications We PreferPossess or have the ability to possess a clearance up to the TS/SCI levelExperience with products and systems in the following areas: Cyber, communications, datalinks, AI/ML, AutonomyHave demonstrated ability to recognize, pursue, and capture discretionary offset opportunities (i.e. customer funded R&D) that directly supports business strategies via direct government support or through other contractorsExperience with leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace organizations or RTX organizations (e.g., BBN, RTRC, Raytheon AT)PMP certified, or demonstrated project and/or program management experienceWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!