Associate Director, Signal Processing & Positioning, Navigation & Timing (ONSITE)

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 298800 - 298800

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 108

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you interested in joining an innovative and fast-paced technology team that positively impacts the Collins organization If so then this is the job for you!

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

Collins AppliedResearch &Technology-Defense Technology seeks an Associate Director of Engineering to lead a team ofSignal Processing and Positioning Navigation & Timing (PNT) subject matter experts.In this role you will lead an engineering portfolio chartered withsolvingdefense customers toughestconnected battlespace challengesthroughinventingdeveloping integrating anddemonstratingSignal Processingand PNT innovations. Your team will explore novel integrations & combinations with communications & datalink capabilities artificialintelligenceresilient navigationandcyber technologies. We pride ourselves on creativity facing complex problems head on and pushing the limits of the possible all to provide the Warfighter with the mostadvanced communications and navigationcapabilitiesto the Warfighter.

The person in this role should be self-motivated serving as a key contributor to strategic planning business development and engagement across our stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable collaborating with business partners defense customers and governmentstakeholdersto solve hard problems and deliver innovations.

What You Will Do:

Lead a team of highly innovative engineers in the invention development and demonstration of new signal processing/waveform/PNT concepts and capabilities.
Oversee the execution of externally funded technology programs and IR&D projects.
Lead collaboration with cross-discipline teams to integrate anddemonstrateadvanced signal processing & PNT capabilities.
Recruitretain and professionally develop engineering talent across the team.
Champion and execute signal processing & PNT technology roadmapsmaintainingawareness of technology and Collins competitive positions.
Work across the business to drive capture of technology programs.
Collaborate with major universities small businesses andDoWlaboratories on groundbreaking research & demonstration projects.
Develop innovation strategies via collaboration with external agencies internalcustomersand partner organizations across the company.
Collaborate with personnel across Collins 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 Engineering Business Development and Program Management organizations.
Overseeportfolioresource allocation including budget management staffing projections and laboratory capital expenditures.
Travel for customer and stakeholder engagements (up to 25%).

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance or higher isprior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
2 years experience leading technical teams with a passion for challenging and developing people
6 years experience with PNT technologies or physical layer signal-in-space waveforms
Experience supporting pursuit order & capture activities.

Qualifications We Prefer:

8 years experiencein PNT technologies and physical layer signal-in-space waveforms.
Prior experience leading a team of technologists in an R&D environment.
Experience with US DoD 6.2 and 6.3 research organizations (DARPA AFRL ONR NRL ARL etc.).
Experience leading pursuit order & capture activities for government S&T programs.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secretwith SCIsecurity clearance prior to start date.
Special Access Programs experience.

What We Offer:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
And more!

Learn More and Apply Now:

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.

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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 108Position Role Type:OnsiteU.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. citiz...