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RTX Corporation Associate Director, Engineering - TCMA Software Department (Onsite) in Huntsville, Alabama
Date Posted:
2024-05-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HAL31: Huntsville, AL 420 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806-4545 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace is seeking an Associate Director to lead our Tactical Communications Maintenance Applications (TCMA) Engineering Department , a nd to be the e ngineering site lead at our Huntsville, A labama facility . Th e TCMA team is responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle for their cognizant products , including requirements definition and analysis, software design, development, integration, test, verification, and validation. This team supports numerous programs and projects spanning a cross our Military Avionics and Helicopters (MA&H) business, including both U.S. domestic and international projects.
This position reports to the Senior Director of MA&H Engineering in the Avionics business unit of Collins Aerospace. This role is for a leader of leaders, program chiefs , and architects. Success in this role is measured through exceptional program performance, combined with leading and developing our people, to support the near and long-term business objectives . This individual will collaborate closely with MA&H Value Stream Leadership , Business Development, as well as numerous other E ngineering department leaders located in our other facilities .
What You Will Do:
Extensive understanding and experience with successful avionics software development programs, including certification to DO-178B/C
Experience in the pursuit, proposal, and TINA-compliant bidding process
A demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team leaders and to be a subject matter expert in the talent development process
Experience with managing scope, schedule, and budget for software development
E x perience with risk and opportunity management
Identify , recruit, retain , and develop engineering talent across the spectrum of entry-level engineers to engineering architects and managers
Build and leverage networks within the department, within Avionics, within Collins Aerospace, and with customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Partner with Huntsville site leadership team to create a positive culture focused on execution excellence , continuous improvement, and a sense of belonging
Qualifications You Must Have:
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, 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
Qualifications We Prefer:
8+ years of proven project execution skills in managing large avionics software teams using earned value methodologies
Demonstrated engineering technical experience on complex a vionics programs
Ability to evaluate and report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate
Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct execution problems before they impact the overall program
Ability to train and mentor engineering leaders
A strong communicator with others, both written and verbal
Knowledge of Collins Aerospace Avionics Engineering processes and tools, and the ability to manage complex, organizationally matrixed projects
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
Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
Incentives for a Healthy You
Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
May be eligible for relocation.
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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.
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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.
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
*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.
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.
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.
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