Systems Engineering Director, Resilient Navigation (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's 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. Applied Research & Technology (ART) is seeking a Systems Engineering Director to lead Resilient Navigation strategy within the Advanced CNS Sandbox. As a technical lead, you will shape the future of commercial aircraft navigation technologies, driving concepts from early research through transition into differentiated, market‑ready capabilities for our Avionics product lines. You will serve as the technical authority and strategic connector between ART and Avionics, ensuring innovation aligns with business priorities and customer needs. We’re looking for a recognized expert in navigation technologies with experience spanning research, technology maturation, and product strategy, and who brings a collaborative, future-focused mindset. As a member of the Advanced CNS Sandbox leadership team, you will influence strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement. The role is highly visible, with direct interaction across aircraft manufacturers, regulatory and standards bodies, and suppliers. The director will also guide technical staff development, uphold performance and integrity standards, and proactively plan for evolving team and customer needs.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
- Proven industry recognition in aircraft navigation technologies, including contributions spanning concept definition, system demonstration, and fielded deployment
- Established technical proficiency in navigation systems, supported by experience in modeling and simulation, algorithm development and implementation, resilience and safety methodologies, and system‑level architecture and design
- Documented ability to evaluate conventional technical approaches, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, and advance new concepts within commercial aviation safety, regulatory, and certification frameworks
- Demonstrated effectiveness in organizing work, communicating across technical and business audiences, and collaborating with global, cross‑functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in related engineering fields
- Motivated self-starter with a strong enthusiasm to learn and a passion for the speed and agility necessary to deliver disruptive technologies
- Well-organized with excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills for effective collaboration across a global team
- Demonstrated ability to partner with universities, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations to meet organizational objectives within time and budget constraints
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the Resilient Navigation technology roadmap within the Advanced CNS Sandbox, addressing both core navigation technologies (GNSS, inertial, vision, DME, advanced antennas, etc.) and capability-orientated views of overall aircraft-level navigation system architecture
- Provide domain expertise to a team of navigation system technologists, developing and demonstrating novel navigation capabilities from initial laboratory characterization through to flight test campaigns
- Be a trusted partner to our Avionics product lines, contributing to product line & business strategy, supporting technology maturation, and solving difficult problems
- Engage with international standardization & regulatory organizations to develop next-generation standards & operational concepts that deliver quantifiable benefits to industry challenges
- Monitor emerging technologies that may be relevant for next-generation aircraft capabilities, including experimental characterization of potential operational benefits
- Provide competitive advantage for Collins Aerospace business units as part of a multidisciplinary and international team of experts through contributions towards technical strategy and business development
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
