I&T Discipline Chief - Secure Systems (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace’s Secure Subsystems department designs, tests, and certifies cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products. The department works with teams across the organization to capture new business and develop security-hardened solutions. The I&T Discipline Chief leads successful verification and validation of High Assurance Devices across the department and contributes to systems and cybersecurity engineering for next-generation security-enabled mission computing, cryptographic, and cross-domain technologies. The work spans product maturation from low technology readiness levels through program-of-record accreditation and factory production. The role also leads development of the Continuous Development / Continuous Integration environment and supports the department’s programs and engineering teams.

Requirements

Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, integration, and verification/validation.
Experience working in an air-gapped CUI or secure lab environment.
Active and transferable SECRET clearance required prior to start date; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework.
Experience with automated software build, test, and deployment.
Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools.
Exceptionally strong communication skills and experience presenting test metrics to program leadership.
Experience generating Integration and Test Plans for embedded systems and digital hardware.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
Experience working with a certification authority.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis, architecture, and design, primarily focused on systems development integration and testing phases.
Perform functional analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation for Integration and Test.
Conduct technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews with customers and certification agencies.
Collaborate with Systems Architects, Product Owners, and Chief Engineers to develop Integration and Test Environments and Plans.
Lead verification, validation, and qualification efforts in unclassified and classified environments.
Review and draft Requirements and Architecture Reviews, focusing on Integration and Test, and review and prepare bid proposal narratives.
Incorporate Integration and Test Plans into Model Based Systems Engineering practices and principles.
Support multiple programs simultaneously and mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification.
Lead development of the Continuous Development / Continuous Integration environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection 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.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.
Second opinion program through Teladoc Medical Experts.
Relocation assistance.
Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible work schedules.