Associate Director - Computing Products (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-03-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you ready to lead a hardware engineering department to develop some of the most advanced avionics Computing Products in the world?  Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director to be a leader of leaders to develop these products in support of our Avionics computing needs.   This team supports numerous programs and projects spanning all of our Avionics business, within Collins Aerospace, including both domestic US and international projects. 

This role is responsible for leading our Computing Products hardware development team.  This position reports to the Avionics Display and Computing Products Executive Director of engineering and manages both engineering team members as well as other leaders.  This team is responsible for all aspects of the hardware development lifecycle, including requirements definition and analysis, mechanical and electrical design, development, integration, test, verification, and validation.  Also, transition to and support of production assets.  To support the growth of our development team this position will be located in Cedar Rapids, IA. 

Success in this role is measured through exceptional program performance combined with leading and developing our people and team to support the near and long-term business objectives.  This individual will also frequently collaborate with our customers, so the successful candidate must have outstanding communication skills.  

The key responsibilities and attributes for this position are: 

• Extensive understanding and experience with successful avionics hardware development programs, including certification to DO-254 
• Extensive experience in the pursuit and proposal phases of development including TINA-compliant bidding process 
• A demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team leaders and to be a subject matter expert in the development process 
• Experience with managing scope, schedule, and budget for hardware development 
• Experience with risk and opportunity management 
• Identify, recruit, retain, and develop hardware engineering talent across the spectrum of entry-level to very experienced hardware engineers 
• Build and leverage networks within the department, within Collins Aerospace, and with customers 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Other responsibilities include project planning, organizing, resource allocation, personnel development planning, performance reviews, salary planning, and activities related to hardware requirements and integration.  The candidate must demonstrate critical thinking skills, communication skills, networking skills, and accurate forecasting of project work and costs. 

Qualifications/Experience Needed: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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 experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. 
• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Preferred qualifications: 

• Proven project execution skills in managing large hardware teams using earned value 
• Demonstrated hardware/systems engineering technical experience on complex avionics programs.  
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience is beneficial.  
• Technical expertise in high-level hardware design 
• Experience in developing and verifying within real-time embedded systems, avionics development, ARINC Standards and Protocols (especially ARINC429, ARINC818, and ARINC653), Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits, and DO-254 certification.  

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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