F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • El Segundo, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace’s Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as the F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer leads cross-functional engineers developing GPS and Anti-Jam solutions and ensures engineering activities are planned, executed, and delivered throughout the project lifecycle in line with customer and business requirements. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and is eligible for a sign-on bonus. An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one, and U.S. citizenship is required.

The role works with the Program Management Team to define project scope and meet contractual commitments and technical requirements. It oversees engineering work packages, coordinates staffing and resource allocation, serves as the primary technical interface with the customer, manages technical risks and opportunities, and monitors functional and product baselines. The Chief Engineer also supports cost and schedule analysis, project planning and financial reporting, documentation reviews, business development, bids and pursuits, and coordination with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The position is based primarily onsite. The stated salary range is $118,300–$224,900. The employer notes that eligible hires may receive benefits and incentive compensation, subject to applicable terms and eligibility.

Requirements

• Experience managing projects and engineering teams, including resource planning and task allocation.
• Experience in project management and systems engineering for the design and development of systems or products involving hardware, software, and system integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for GPS and Anti-Jam capability development.
• Formal project management training.
• Experience developing and delivering complex systems involving software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Systems engineering experience across the full systems development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification and validation, and transition to production.
• Experience with bid and pursuit work in a U.S. government acquisition model.
• Familiarity with engineering development in Agile and DEVSECOPS environments.
• Formal training in engineering disciplines and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineers to align work with program requirements and deliver project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team leaders, Product Owners, and Cost Account Managers on resource allocation and staffing for engineering activities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the customer and manage program risks and opportunities with architects, technical leads, and design authorities.
• Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the Program Management Team in identifying cost and schedule impacts of out-of-scope requests.
• Perform project management activities, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Review and approve project and technical documentation for compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Provide technical input for business development, bid and pursuit efforts, and project planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to address risks and resolve technical challenges.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft coverages
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Fertility and family planning benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Autism benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Wellness rewards program
• Virtual doctor visits
• Child and elder care services
• Second-opinion medical expert program
• Relocation eligibility
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms
• Sign-on bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior