Associate Director - Disruptive Systems Technology (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2024-12-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteDo 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.Associate Director, Engineering - Disruptive Systems Technology (Onsite)Role Summary:Mission Systems Advanced Technology & Capabilities Engineering seeks an Associate Director Engineering Manager to lead the Communication and Navigation Technology - Disruptive Systems Technology organization. Our cross-discipline team solves defense customers' toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating systems that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations. We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible - all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems.What You Will Do:

• Lead a multi-disciplined team of highly innovative engineers in the invention, development, integration, and demonstration of new concepts and capabilities.
• Oversee the execution of externally funded programs and IR&D projects, striving for 100% customer satisfaction.
• Lead collaboration with cross-discipline teams to integrate and demonstrate advanced capabilities.
• Develop and execute a technology roadmap, maintaining awareness of technology and Collins' competitive positions.
• Work across the business to drive capture of technology programs, leading to collaboration with major universities and DoD laboratories on groundbreaking research & demonstration projects.
• Develop innovation strategies via collaboration with external agencies, internal customers and partner organizations across the company.
• Collaborate with personnel across Mission Systems and RTX to set strategic direction, support technology transition planning, and recommend projects for independent research & development (IR&D).
• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, forging relationships with peers within Mission Systems Engineering, Business Development, and Value Stream leadership.
• Travel for customer and stakeholder engagements (up to 15%).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experienced with software defined radio or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems development & integration.
• Familiar with software engineering, signal processing, hardware engineering, and rapid systems prototype development.
• Knowledge of techniques required to counter threats and enable operation in contested environments.
• Supported field demonstrations and integration of RF systems into platforms.
• Experience leading technical teams with a passion for challenging and developing people.
• Experience supporting pursuit, order & capture activities.
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic team leader.
• Knowledge of current industry trends.
• Demonstrated tenacity and capability in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative work environment.
• Strong customer focus, interpersonal & networking skills.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in identifying, communicating and mitigating risks.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance or higher is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Expert in leading technology prototype development for communications, cyber space, and other radio frequency (RF) systems.
• Expert in one or more of the following disciplines: software engineering, signal processing, hardware engineering, and rapid prototype systems development.
• Experience leading pursuit, order & capture activities for research programs.
• Experience leading complex field demonstrations and supporting integration of RF systems into platforms.
• Extensive experience in rapid prototype development.
• Familiar with FPGA & software-based signal processing
• Familiar with electronic warfare and position, navigation & timing (PNT) systems.
• Prior communications design and simulation experience using tools such as Matlab and Simulink.
• Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance prior to start date.
• Special Access Programs experience.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.What We Offer:

• 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!The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:

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