Program Chief Engineer (Hybrid) Head Up Displays

RTX•Wilsonville, OR

42d•$101,000 - $203,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Head-up Display Program Chief Engineer (PCE) for our Head-up Display Engineering team in Wilsonville, OR. In this role you will lead a cross functional team of engineers in the execution of development and qualification efforts for various Head-up Display hardware and/or software development programs. In the project management role, both breadth and depth of technical experience are essential. The position will be a hybrid role, with regular onsite presence required. Relocation assistance is available.

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
Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on communications systems development
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience in all phases of development program lifecycle
Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, software

Nice To Haves

Proven Project Engineering or comparable technical field
Strong systems or requirement compliance background
Program Management Skills like Integrated Master Schedule Development, Earned Value Experience, Agile or Scrum, DevSecOps development methodologies, etc.
Aerospace and aircraft experience, avionics equipment and design experience
Demonstrated ability to lead a development team through transition to production
Certification experience including working with FAA, EASA, and designated representatives is a plus

Responsibilities

The Program Chief Engineer works with Program Managers, Engineering managers, and engineering leads along with other functions to develop the program execution plan (schedule, budget and staffing) for complex projects.
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 on the program.
The PCE leads a cross functional matrixed team of engineers through product development per the RTX lifecycle engineering process to develop new product or upgrades for Head up Display hardware and or software or associated products for a wide range of customers
Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities and accountability for following policy and process
Conduct Engineering Bid Reviews and Engineering Program Reviews at appropriate levels
Provide oversight and review all program metrics for engineering
Conduct and oversee trade studies, using data-driven analysis to guide decisions and optimize outcomes.
Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
Collaborate across the integrated project team (engineering, program management, operations, finance, contracts, business development) to achieve program objectives, managing the engineering bid and planning process, developing strategic roadmaps, and driving predictable program performance.
Drive design-to-cost (DTC) and Design for Manufacturing initiatives, balancing performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Travel up to 10% as required to support program execution and team coordination.

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!