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Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Mission Systems Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence and Autonomy (C4IA) Engineering seeks an Associate Director Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Engineering organization within C4IA Hardware Technologies.  We solve defense customers’ critical problems through cutting-edge mechanical innovations.  We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the most effective, resilient and secure solutions to the Warfighter.

This position requires onsite presence in either Cedar Rapids, IA, Fort Wayne, IN, McKinney, TX or St. Petersburg, FL.

What You Will Do

• Lead teams of highly innovative engineers in the invention, development, build, and test of mechanical solutions supporting tactical communications, weapons data links, trusted communications, open systems and autonomy capabilities.

• Oversee the mechanical engineering execution of internally and externally funded programs and IR&D projects, striving for 100 customer satisfaction.

• Develop and execute mechanical technology roadmaps, maintaining awareness of technology and Collins’ competitive positions.

• Develop innovation strategies via collaboration with internal and external customers and partner organizations across the company.

• Collaborate with personnel across Mission Systems and RTX to support technology transition planning and recommend projects for independent research & development (IR&D).

• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, forging relationships with peers across Mission Systems Engineering, Value Stream leadership, and Operations.

What You Will Learn

• You will have opportunities to communicate with executives to showcase the mechanical capabilities of the C4IA hardware technologies organization.

• You will enhance leadership skills through tactical and strategic planning and coordination.

• You will have the potential for career advancement in Engineering leadership roles.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience

• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issues security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams with a passion for challenging and developing people.

• Familiar with design techniques for harsh environment operations.

• Experience supporting pursuit, order & capture activities.

• Experience in identifying, communicating and mitigating risks.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Special Access Programs experience.

• Familiar with thermal management techniques.

• Experience in building, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams.

• Knowledge of MBSE methodologies, specifically with SysML, and experience guiding teams in integrating hardware solutions with these practices.

• Experience in stakeholder management and ensuring that all teams remain aligned to business objectives, while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

• Proven track record of driving team accountability for meeting project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic team leader.

• Demonstrated capability in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative work environment.

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal/written communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more! 

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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