Principal Program Chief - NAV Sustainment (ONSITE)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is an industry leader in aviation equipment. Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) is a major component of the avionics on board today’s aircraft. CNS allows the aircraft to effectively communicate and safely navigate through the busy air corridors across the globe. CNS solutions include voice & data communications, navigation/communication radios, satellite-based navigation and communication, ground CNS aids, weather detection and avoidance, traffic awareness, collision avoidance and support for air traffic management integration. This Program Chief will be responsible for the overall execution of engineering activities for several Sustainment Programs. As the program chief, you will be responsible for working with the Program Manager(s) to execute sustainment activities, scope and prioritize sustainment work, perform Gate E & F Reviews as needed, define and drive implementation of technical solutions, support customer interactions, and work directly with manufacturing to resolve issues and help ensure manufacturing is successful. This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
Experience with Project Development within the systems, software or hardware engineering disciplines
Experience managing projects, including planning & tracking project status, creating & managing a schedule, creating & managing a cost plan, reporting to leadership, and interfacing with manufacturing teams
Experience supporting and interacting with manufacturing teams
Experience with electrical engineering for Avionics Hardware

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RLPM
Awareness of DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754A product and process development standards
Proven success leading engineering teams
Highly motivated & able to work across organizational boundaries

Responsibilities

Primary engineering leader responsible for RLPM Development activities
Primary technical interface to Manufacturing, Program Manager, Customers & Regulatory agencies
Primary Engineering accountability for meeting technical requirements and program scope, including cost and schedule commitments
Responsible for ensuring engineering processes are followed
Liaison between VSL and engineering PEs and Leads
Responsible for maintaining Earned Value, Financial Management & Schedule maintenance for all related engineering activities
Risk & Opportunity management for related engineering activities
Lead & Support the program as needed, including other activities or tasks that may not be defined above

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
And more!