Date Posted:

2025-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC01: UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

Are you the kind of person who crowds to the front of line for the next big opportunity? If so, this could be the perfect fit for you!  We have a DT Factory Solution Engineer opening designing digital solutions that make a direct impact on dozens of Collins Aerospace manufacturing floors around the world.

As a Solution Engineer member of the Digital Technology Factory Operations team, you will partner and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Cyber, Engineering and Operations, to define critical DT capabilities in direct support of the Digital Product Life Cycle initiative that transforms the way Collins Aerospace works. This role will be responsible for developing and deploying cutting edge information system solutions, standards and best practices that evolve the business and information architectures enabling Digital Technology (DT) and Operational Technology (OT) in support of the Connected Operations projects within the DPLC initiative.

Are you a trailblazer? If so, we need your strong technical acumen in multiple DT disciplines and experience in solution design and deployment to make an immediate impact in the DPLC initiative. Are you up to the challenge?

**This is a hybrid position based at one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; Richardson, TX; or Rockford, IL.**

What YOU will do:

You will provide DT technical leadership and influence team members, stakeholders, and commercial partners in support of Collins DPLC and Factory initiatives.

You will collaborate across multi-functional technical disciplines, including Cyber, Engineering, Operations and DT, to ensure the technical integrity of existing and future design solutions.

You will partner with solution architects and factory cyber experts in the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and integration of system solutions into existing and new Collins factory environments.

You will support the adherence to DT standards, processes, and cyber compliance requirements.

You will assist with development of sustainment plans for DT/OT factory services, including training and communication to support teams responsible for managing the services and solutions.

You will be a key member of the Collins DT factory operations team, with the potential to develop, leverage and nurture a broad network of technologists, operators and engineers within and outside the Collins and supplier community.

What will YOU Learn:

You will gain industry experience conducting trade studies, engineering assessments, and solution selection on DT products and services that improve execution, efficiency and streamlining access to data and information.

You will learn how to scale solutions across multiple factory environments and right sizing solutions based on business and customer needs.

You will get exposure to dynamic factory environments within the Collins footprint.

You will take flight to tech tracks and fellow programs that enable you to be super power individual contributors, an expert in your field OR even take a role in leadership. Depending on your desire, we have varying runways you can take off from.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

U.S. citizenship is required.

Ability to travel 10% for work-related meetings.

Technical skills across multiple DT disciplines, such as cyber security, network, compute, storage, encryption, automation, and system administration.

5+ years of experience with system design, development, and deployment of integrated DT solutions

5+ years of experience with operational technology (OT) systems (PLCs, HMIs, test stands, sensors) in factory and manufacturing environments

Qualifications We Prefer:

Strong computer literacy – including x86 based hardware, Microsoft/Linux/Unix operating systems and systems administration.

Applying best practices in system security and cyber hardening for design of DT solutions, including segmented computing environments, managed data transfers, patching and vulnerability management.

Proven success working within large, multi-disciplined teams in a fast, dynamic environment to achieve a common technical solution and resolving complex problems. Knowledge of agile project methodologies and concepts is a plus.

Experience working with and presenting to senior business leaders and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Building trust and nurturing positive relationships with key stakeholders across a large, matrix work environment

Possession of relevant DT technical certifications, such as Security+, Network+, etc.  

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.

 And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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