Section Manager - Whole Life Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace – Avionics is hiring a Section Manager to lead a team of 10–15 Whole Life Engineers in the Whole Life Engineering (WLE) department of the Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Directorate. The team develops next-generation Air Traffic Control and Weather Data Reporting systems and supports existing fielded systems. WLE specialty engineering work includes training, field engineering, technical documentation and interactive electronic technical documentation, initial and sustaining logistics, and safety engineering. Working with other engineering Integrated Product Teams, the ATS WLE team designs, develops, documents, deploys, and supports commercial off-the-shelf and custom-designed systems, including hardware-centric and software-oriented solutions. The Section Manager provides technical and personnel leadership, oversees programs and proposals, supports staffing and resource planning, and helps ensure high-quality delivery of WLE products and services.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
WLE Integrated Product Team leadership experience in one or more of Training, Field Engineering, Technical Documentation, or Initial and Sustaining Logistics.
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Experience developing and overseeing technical and cost proposals, including knowledge of bid metrics and costing.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with air traffic control systems.
Experience with radar systems.
Experience successfully managing assigned tasks to cost and schedule requirements.
Current Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.
Experience in technical risk management.
RTX CORE champion or equivalent.
Safety engineering experience, including DO-278 experience.

Responsibilities

Support team members’ performance and career development, provide open and honest feedback, develop talent plans, and ensure adequate resources for program skill-set demands.
Oversee and provide leadership on all programs within the section, including monthly program reviews and quarterly Estimate At Complete reviews.
Lead WLE proposal estimation and writing, including certified Basis of Estimates.
Review and approve proposals for new work within the section.
Coordinate with other WLE Section Managers to staff programs and proposals and plan future workload.
Provide high-level technical expertise across multiple programs and WLE disciplines.
Advise other WLE Control Account Managers (CAMs).
Provide input and guidance on WLE requirements and verification plans.
Support testing and integration of WLE products into primary systems.
Assign work to team members and ensure high-quality performance.
Provide regular reports on program and personnel performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.