Program Chief Engineer - ESOC / EMU (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join the team shaping the future of human spaceflight Collins Aerospace, part of the RTX, is one of the world’s leading innovators in advanced aerospace and defenses technology. Our Civil Space Systems division designs and builds solutions that enable human exploration in deep space, low earth orbit, and beyond. Within Civil Space Systems, our team engineers and manufactures the Environmental Control and Life Support systems (ECLSS) used on the ISS- including the world-renowned Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), the official space suit for ISS operations these systems sustain astronauts and enable mission – critical spacewalks that push the boundaries of human exploration. Seeking an enthusiastic and driven Program Chief Engineer (PCE). In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with exceptional project leadership to guide multidisciplinary teams. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as a cross-functional team leader. Direct communication with customers, primarily NASA, will be required at times. You will manage projects that produce components which meet stringent operating requirements and provide extraordinarily high reliability. The PCE has primary accountability for meeting technical requirements and scope for the program, including engineering costs and schedule commitments, and serves as the primary technical execution interface. The PCE is the single Engineering point of contact accountable for leading all Engineering activities, cost and schedule on the program. This is an ONSITE position based out of Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX or our Collins Aerospace Facility in Windsor Locks, CT.

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
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce

Nice To Haves

10 years relevant experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Engineer, Project Engineer, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on program management and program recovery
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and logistics engineers
Demonstrated ability to improve predictability on cost and schedule for deliverables across large complex programs.
Experienced in delivering human rated hardware for space applications
PMP

Responsibilities

Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities
Analyze, identify, and address execution problems, recommend and implement resolutions to ensure the successful completion of project(s)
Manage overall budget and schedule for program 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 – local, distributed and/or supplier
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 Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
Ensure effective engineering management of suppliers in accordance with subcontractor statement of work, requirements specifications, and engineering processes
Provide accurate and timely status reports to Program and Engineering organizations
Mission Evaluation Room support
Be able to lead team and mentor when needed

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
Eligible for relocation assistance