Program Chief Engineer (ONSITE)

RTX•Fullerton, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, works with our customers and partners to design, deliver and sustain the Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), which is a mobile system that provides air traffic services, including both radar and software services. The growth within the portfolio has resulted in an exciting opportunity for a Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to join our team. This PCE will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and execution of all engineering tasks. The PCE should have the ability to drive tasks to closure on-time and within budget.

Requirements

Experience and ability to lead multi-domain projects
Experience and ability interfacing with production
Experience in tracking and overseeing assembly of products still in development
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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Responsibilities

Interface with customers and execute teams (both internal and external) during definition and implementation
Work with VSL and Subject Matter Experts to ensure customer expectations are translated into an executable project plan; includes negotiating priorities to ensure your program needs are met
Lead and coordinate program level cost estimates during the bid cycle
Coordinate all technical and project execution aspects of bid and proposal activities
Manage program technical execution and maintain performance metrics for management review and continuous improvement
Manage program-level scope and change management, working closely with other CEs and VSLs to ensure alignment
Develop and manage program-level schedules as well as the integrated intermediate level schedules
Ensure critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to ensure project success
Lead milestone events for Engineering as required by RTX Program Lifecycle Management (RPLM)
Collaborate with other Mission Systems SBU CEs to ensure consistency in project execution and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, actively identifying, driving, and leading continuous improvement within the program and organization
Lead and coordinate program-level risk management in conjunction with the Program Office
Take all possible actions to avoid or minimize problem areas
Anticipate problems and if necessary, pro-actively revises project plans as permitted by policy and project requirements
Primary engineering liaison with Program Management (VSL), Production, Contracts, Order Administration, Customer Service, and Service Centers for the schedule and quality aspects of new development and modifications
Conduct regular team meetings and Team Performance Reviews, reporting overall program engineering performance to plan as appropriate
Interact with Engineering Management, Engineering Developers, Program Management, Business Development, and Finance

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