Program Chief - Computing Products (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Computing Products Department (CPD) within the Displays, Computing and Networking (DCN) directorate has an opening for a Program Chief. This department is responsible for product line engineering technology maturation, design, development, production transition, and in-service support across all of Avionics including Comm Av, B&RA and MilAv. CPD holds expertise in key technologies for aerospace (processing, network, video/graphics, and IO) and supports key strategic initiatives for processing, graphics, and networking. We are looking for a strong, passionate leader with an action oriented, collaborative mindset, who operates with a vision, delivers benefits to exceed expectations, builds and enhances his/her teams, evaluates performance of self and others by results, plans for his/her team’s needs, anticipates project/organizational change, all while operating with integrity. CPD is responsible for designing products for both commercial and military avionics. The successful candidate will lead and manage projects to meet cost, schedule and technical performance commitments, working closely with peer engineers, program management, manufacturing, and customers. They are the single point of contact for engineering responsible for the technical leadership and project management of design & development activities, within the guidelines set by the product line, program manager, and our customers. This person will also lead customer focused activities including bids, proposals, and technical presentations.

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
Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on Avionics product development and experience in all phases of development lifecycle
Experience managing technical projects including schedule and Earned Value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C
Demonstrated ability to lead a development team from pursuit to startup through transition to production
Strong communication skills; able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributor to executive leadership

Responsibilities

Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and transition to production
Manage overall budget and schedule for program Engineering tasks, working closely with the engineering discipline organizations to review program execution on a periodic basis to ensure meeting schedule and cost
Develop executable Estimates at Completion (EAC) for the program in collaboration with the responsible Engineering Cost Account Managers
Ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and up to date, and work with Engineering discipline organizations to ensure appropriate staffing is assigned
Provide oversight and review all program metrics for engineering, ensuring application of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) across the program as a means for measuring technical progress and assessing risk
Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
Ensure consistency with Collins Avionics RLPM processes
Ensure compliance with Program and Product requirements as reflected in design plans
Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers
Demonstrate technical expertise in processing platforms and the associated technologies
Maintains awareness of key technologies and the company’s competitive position

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.