Chief Engineer - Air Traffic Systems Surveillance Programs (Remote)

RTX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it's embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology. As part of the Connected Aviation Air Traffic Systems (ATS) team, you'll be instrumental in developing, enhancing, and sustaining the next generation of Air Traffic Control Radar Systems and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide. As a Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Surveillance Programs you will join our Air Traffic Systems Chief Engineering Department. In this role, you will lead multifunction teams in pursuits and programs to provide modern surveillance radar products that support air traffic operations in the US and around the globe. This is a multi-faceted role where you will be the engineering leader with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical compliance of small to large engineering teams.

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.
8 years of practical experience with Design, Development, Production or Sustainment of complex Radar Surveillance systems with an understanding of radar fundamentals.
Prior experience leading small to medium teams.
Prior experience interacting with Development and Production teams to resolve discrepancies and issues.
Prior experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle.
Prior experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities.
Prior experience working with customers, end users, hardware and software design teams, maintainers and logisticians.
Prior experience generating and/or reviewing technical documentation.
Prior experience preparing / facilitating customer and management level briefings.
Prior experience in proposal estimation, request for proposals and performing cost estimates.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under many ATS programs/contracts.

Nice To Haves

Prior program management or functional engineering management experience; Chief Engineer, Technical Project Manager, Lead Systems Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, CAM or IPTL experience.
Prior experience in earned value management tracking and reporting though finance tools such as the PMX tool suite.
Prior experience with Design, Development, Production and Sustainment of complex Radar systems.
Understanding of Air Traffic Management concepts.
Understanding of the Product / Program Lifecycle Management.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering teams that are located in the US, UK and Canada.
Serve as a key interface internally to the business, and external to customers.
Present to senior internal and external stakeholders.
Review the technical quality of the work products produced while also ensuring that the work is done on schedule and within budget on the engineering portion of the program.
Build a cohesive and collaborative team able to adapt to changing customer needs in surveillance radars.
Ensure the team is following established processes, protocols and procedures.
Support the performance of all the members on your teams, including providing open and honest feedback.
Serve as a day-to-day liaison from the programs to engineering management concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition for those working in the program and/or product area.
Coordinate program staffing demand needs with Engineering Management.
Lead the cost, schedule, and technical activities for Engineering on new ATS Surveillance pursuits and programs.

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