Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Associate Director of Engineering – Systems, Safety, and Project Engineering Department Leader - Space Systems (Onsite)

Collins is seeking a leader for the Systems, Safety, & Project Engineering Department within Civil Space Engineering. The Department leader will be accountable for discipline health, staff allocation to programs, proposal BOE inputs and approval, and execution to those estimates for all Systems, Safety, and Project Engineering within Civil Space. The Engineering Department Leader facilitates the interface between engineers within the department and the cross functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) tasked to design, develop, procure, assemble, test, deliver, and support customers within an approved budget and schedule.  The Department Lead is a leader of leaders who plays a critical role in supporting project execution while ensuring overall discipline health and process within the hardware domains.  

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in matrix organization leadership and technical capability in design and development of complex, safety critical space products. The candidate will have successfully led teams to deliver technically compliant and producible products in accordance with stakeholder requirements within an allocated budget and schedule.

What You Will Do:

Lead the systems, safety, and project department in the overall successful execution of all assigned scope areasPartner with relevant stakeholders (Chief Engineers, Program Managers, etc) to ensure that program goals are metProactively communicate goals, objectives, status, accomplishments, issues, and risksAccountable for systems, safety, and project engineering technical approach, cost inputs, and Basis Of Estimates (BOEs) for proposals using approved templatesAccountable for execution of assigned and agreed to systems, safety, and project engineering scope within cost / schedule / performance budgetsPerform staffing coordination and employee skill development to ensure an acceptable skill mix of engineering disciplines, including hiring and performance developmentSupport root cause investigations, corrective action, and continuous improvement effortsLead and support continuous improvement effortsEncourage and lead a proactive risk-mitigation cultureHelp to develop and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods across all products.Apply a high degree of advanced technical, mission and product area knowledge

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experienceExperience with project, program, and/or task planningExperience performing on and/or managing a large (20+) multidisciplinary team

Qualifications We Prefer:

BS in Engineering or Computer Science w/ 12 + years of experienceMS in Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA degree w/ 10+ years of experienceExperience in the design, development, and qualification of space-qualified ECLSS, thermal management, or similarly complex systemsExceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task with a focus on daily issues and longer-term strategiesSolid interpersonal skills with experience in employee management, coaching, and mentoringStrong computer skills to include extensive use of Microsoft OfficeThe following skills are desirable; Leadership, critical thinking, business discernment, innovation, collaboration, customer focus, attention to detail, ability to manage risks and seek out opportunitiesProven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence the decision-making processDemonstrated ability to collaborate across the organization and operate effectively within a matrix environment by resolving conflict and influencing others

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

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 assistanceAnd more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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