Chief Engineer - ATS Surveillance Programs (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

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 Solutions (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA, you'll be instrumental in developing 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 Solutions Chief Engineering Department. In this role, you will lead multifunction teams 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 a senior-level individual engineering contributor on proposals and programs with potential program assignments to include: Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Control Account Manager (CAM), Product Owner, Systems Engineer, Technical Reviewer and decision maker.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 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 direct or indirect
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 lo9gisticians
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 this program/contract.

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

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
This position requires occasional international and domestic travel.

Benefits

Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of PTO 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!