Program Chief Engineer (ONSITE)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in engineering and proposal teams to successfully execute programs and prepare responsive proposals aimed at making the world a safer place. Come support those who provide us with all the freedoms we enjoy. Our commitment to providing an environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and growth opportunities are primary reasons engineers come to work at RTX. The Strategic Communications (SC) team is seeking an experienced Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to join and expand our distinguished team to develop state-of-the-art communications systems. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 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 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, and logistics engineers
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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile and/or DevSecOps development methodologies including the Atlassian tool suite
Ability to lead a development team through transition to production
Experience developing satellite communications systems
Knowledge of Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RIS) systems, products, technologies, and processes

Responsibilities

Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities
Conduct Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs)
Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for all Engineering matters
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 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 engineering 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
Identify and exploit synergies across programs and across the Enterprise
Provide accurate and timely status reports to Program and Engineering organizations

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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance