Associate Director, Engineering Leader JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration Team

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Joining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Associate Director to lead the JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration team. This role will focus on driving the integration and demonstration of advanced capabilities that enable seamless multi-domain operations for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering leadership experience and a passion for advancing JADC2 capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration team in the design development and integration of advanced capabilities and technologies.

• Oversee the planning and execution of system demonstrations experiments and prototypes to showcase JADC2 capabilities to customers and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management software engineering hardware engineering and business development to ensure alignment with customer requirements and program objectives.

• Coordinate staffing needs including identifying and allocating resources to ensure successful execution of demonstration programs and experiments.

• Develop and implement systems engineering processes and best practices to ensure technical excellence and program success.

• Serve as the primary interface with internal stakeholders and leaders providing updates on demonstration progress.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in JADC2 systems and processes to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

• Apply expertise in airworthiness certification and cyber approvals to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements for system demonstrations.

• Mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and technical excellence.

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.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on defense or aerospace systems.

• Proven leadership experience including managing teams and leading complex technical projects.

• Strong understanding of JADC2 concepts technologies and operational requirements.

• Experience with system integration testing and demonstration in a multi-domain environment.

• Experience with airworthiness certification processes and cyber approvals for mission-critical systems.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with customers stakeholders and team members.

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and requirements.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance along with special access programs (or eligibility to upgrade).

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and requirements.

• Familiarity with current DoD capabilities in command and control communications and datalinks.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies in artificial intelligence machine learning and autonomous systems.

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 youll 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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 assistance

• And 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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157200 USD - 298800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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