Associate Director, Sales Business Development, High Temperature Composites (Remote)

RTX•US-CT-REMOTE, CT

7d•$157,200 - $298,800•Remote

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced business development professional to serve as Associate Director, Business Development within the Landing Systems business. This role will lead business development for the High Temperature Composites (HTC) portfolio within Landing Systems, with primary responsibility for developing and executing growth strategies for advanced carbon/carbon materials and components across propulsion systems, defense applications, and space systems. This is a P6 Associate Director-level individual contributor role requiring expert-level business development experience and the ability to operate with significant independence.

Requirements

University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Experience with carbon/carbon, ceramic matrix composites, high-temperature materials, or other advanced aerospace materials
Experience developing new aerospace and defense applications for emerging technologies
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with U.S. Government R&D and acquisition processes
Established relationships within aerospace primes or propulsion system OEMs
Experience developing and executing merchant supplier or new-market growth strategies
Experience with aerospace Wheels & Brakes, Landing Gear, or related Landing Systems products

Responsibilities

Develop, recommend, and execute business development and growth strategies for the High Temperature Composites business with direct impact on long-term business results
Identify, shape, and capture new opportunities that expand Collins' position as a merchant supplier of carbon/carbon materials, components, and related technologies
Serve as a lead business development interface for complex and strategic prospects, developing long-term relationships with aerospace and defense OEMs, primes, government customers, and strategic partners
Influence executive and business leadership on market strategy, customer engagement, competitive positioning, investment priorities, and pursuit strategies
Lead early-stage opportunity shaping, customer engagement, capture strategy, competitive assessment, and business case development for complex strategic opportunities
Spearhead major pursuit and bid activities, coordinating cross-functional teams through proposal development, customer engagement, negotiation, and contract award
Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and other functions to develop customer solutions and executable pursuit and capture strategies
Work with customers to understand emerging requirements and develop product, technology, and business solutions for future programs
Identify and pursue U.S. Government funding opportunities supporting technology maturation, qualification, and production readiness, including opportunities through DoD, DARPA, AFRL, ONR, Army, Navy, NASA, and other applicable agencies
Identify and develop opportunities to leverage HTC capabilities across RTX businesses and programs
Maintain market and competitive intelligence related to advanced materials, carbon/carbon technologies, propulsion, defense, and space applications and translate insights into actionable business strategies
Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities and provide leadership visibility into opportunity status, customer priorities, competitive dynamics, and recommended actions
Support customer engagement, opportunity development, and capture activities for Collins Aerospace Wheels & Brakes and Landing Gear businesses as required
Represent Collins Aerospace with customers, industry partners, government organizations, and at relevant industry events and trade shows
Operate as a recognized thought leader in business development, providing guidance on opportunity development, capture strategy, and business development best practices
Travel up to 30% to support customer engagement, industry events, and business development activities

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