Associate Director , Advanced System Tools - Program Chief (Onsite)
About The Position
Become part of the growing Collins Aerospace Advanced System Tools! This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Program Chief (Associate Director) that will be involved in the proposal, architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software and system development kits, specifically Virtual System Test Rigs. As an engineering lead in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to pioneer a new product line from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of software development practices, system testing, military/commercial certification, and experience leading execution teams. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Experience with avionics and test system architecture.
- Experience leading technical projects including customer interaction and briefing executive leadership.
- Experience with leading DO-178B/C DAL A certification activities for software development
- Experience with interfacing with the wide spectrum of individual contributors to program management and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Virtual/Host Test Rig Development.
- Experience with DO-330 Tool Certification
- Experience with military & commercial program procurement, execution, and support (Life Cycle Management)
- Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Flight Displays, Comm/Nav/Surveillance and/or Networking Software (System of Systems)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for assigned products, programs, or customer portfolios, providing engineering leadership and technical direction.
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
- Drive program execution by managing technical plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and overall engineering performance.
- Lead technical contributions to proposals, business plans, statements of work, and customer deliverables.
- Oversee product design, development, integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
- Resolve complex technical challenges and coordinate resources to ensure successful program execution.
- Partner with customers, suppliers, and program leadership to align technical solutions with business objectives and contractual commitments.
Benefits
- 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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
