Associate Director of Engineering, Command and Control (C2) Architect (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 350 Collins Rd NE BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Join Collins Aerospaces Defense Technology organization and help shape next-generation Command and Control (C2) this role you will define architectures that determine how future air space maritime and electromagnetic-contested missions are coordinated and executed. Youll work at the intersection of advanced research mission strategy and real operational needs to turn emerging concepts into systems that transform how operators command sense and act across Connected Battlespace.

As part of a small high impact team within Collins Aerospaces Applied Research & Technology organization you will explore prototype and demonstrate new technologies with the freedom to experiment and move quickly. Youll have access to world-class labs data and product teams ready to transition what you build into mission-ready capabilities.

Defense Technologies accelerates innovative ideas into solutions for contested environments including resilient communications and navigation secure and cyber resilient platforms advanced sensing and autonomous systems. Youll work close to real missions with clear pathways to validate concepts in the lab at the range and on operational platforms.

What You Will Do

• Lead the creation of C2 architectures that dont just support the future of the field they define it driving mission success and shaping the next era of command and control.

• Validate cutting-edge architecture concepts and patterns in emerging C2 markets.

• Shape and execute technology roadmaps aligned to future C2 capability needs.

• Partner with strategy teams to assess and influence our approach to new C2 market opportunities.

• Lead system-level trades modeling and analysis that inform key architecture decisions.

• Integrate electronic warfare effector concepts into cohesive multidomain C2 architectures.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to transition architectural concepts into executable baselines.

• Deliver high impact technical artifacts including architecture views gap analyses and capability roadmaps.

• Engage directly with customers and partners to refine operational needs and align them to technical solutions.

• Represent the organization in internal and external technical forums to advance innovation in C2 systems.

• Willing and able to travel up to 20% required.

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

• 7 years of relevant engineering or architecture experience including developing or analyzing system architectures using industry frameworks such as DoDAF UML or SysML.

• Demonstrated experience with commandandcontrol systems architectures or mission workflows.

• Experience performing system-level analysis and trade studies for complex mission systems.

• Familiarity with electronic warfare concepts cyber operations or effector systems.

• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active TS/SCI clearance and experience engaging with customers in classified environments.

• Advanced degree in systems engineering computer science or related discipline.

• Expertise architecting or validating nextgeneration or firstofkind commandandcontrol systems.

• Direct experience designing or integrating electronic warfare effectors into mission systems.

• Prior involvement in shaping technology or product roadmaps for defense mission systems.

• Experience working across strategy business development and engineering organizations to define new market opportunities.

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

• And more!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course that wouldnt 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 organization that doesnt 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.

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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