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Cyient · 1 day ago

Program Manager – Embedded Systems & Controls

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Cyient is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with deep embedded systems, controls, and aerospace certification experience to help build and scale their engineering delivery team supporting Collins Aerospace. This leader will oversee cross-functional program execution, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across embedded software, controls, and system integration programs.

AnalyticsDatabaseInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer interface with Collins Aerospace for program performance, risk, issues, and strategic alignment

Build strong relationships across Collins engineering, program, and leadership teams

Drive alignment across Rockford and Cedar Rapids to support future team expansion and program growth

Lead embedded software and controls program execution across requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, and certification

Ensure on-time delivery of all program commitments—scope, schedule, cost, quality

Guide cross-functional teams including systems, software, hardware, test, and compliance

Support audits, gate reviews, technical reviews, and certification milestones

Partner with internal leadership to scale embedded engineering capability in Rockford and support future Cedar Rapids build-out

Identify gaps, define resource strategies, and help recruit/mentor engineering and program staff

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across delivery, compliance, and customer interaction

Ensure adherence to aerospace certification standards including DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754, and FAA/EASA regulations

Drive compliance readiness across all phases of development and documentation

Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), proposals, new business capture, and follow-on work

Qualification

Embedded systemsAerospace certificationProgram managementCollins Aerospace experienceDO-178CPMP certificationSafety-critical environmentJIRAAgile certification