Job Information
Raytheon Technologies Associate Director Engineering - Ejection Seats in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date Posted:
2021-01-06-08:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HCO01: Interiors (Seats) - CO Springs 1275 N Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA
Are you ready to lead an engineering department responsible for developing world class ejection seats? Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of Engineering, a leader of leaders that manages a multi-disciplinary engineering organization chartered to develop cutting-edge Ejection Seats within Missions Systems.
The Associate Director, Engineering for Ejection Seats is accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance for all programs assigned to the organization. The leader directly manages Program Chief Engineers, Discipline Chief Engineers, and teams of engineers across various engineering disciplines. This position is the primary engineering point of contact for functional and business leaders.
Job Responsibilities:
Coaches and mentors team leaders as a subject matter expert in the development process
Directs multi-disciplinary organization of systems, software (limited), hardware, and project engineers in the development of ejection seats and escape systems
Builds strong teams to identify, recruit, retain, and develop software engineering talent across the spectrum of entry-level to very experienced software engineers
Creates and leverages networks within the broader engineering organization, across adjacent functions and business units, and with customers to achieve results
Manages long term staffing forecast and plan to support multiple business portfolios
Oversees department talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning for key roles
Approves technical approach, project plans and department bids
Coordinates department-level resource allocation, personnel development planning, employee performance reviews, salary planning
Drives continuous improvement activities and comprehensive resource training initiatives
Sets department vision and goals to support broader business and organizational strategy
Serves as engineering focal to program management and business development leaders
Builds and maintains customer relationships
Proactively manages emerging issues and develops future opportunities
Builds strong cross-functional relationships contributing to a positive work environment
Ensures compliance with Collins Management System; reviews and approves department bids and proposals
Builds strong cross-functional relationships contributing to a positive work environment
Ensures compliance with Collins Management System; reviews and approves department bids and proposals
Basic Qualifications:
Must Be a U.S. Citizen
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 8 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience are required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a multi-disciplinary organization of systems, software, hardware, or project engineers
Systems, hardware, or software engineering experience
Experience in Pursuit and Order Capture fundamentals and formal technical bid activities
Experience with design and development fundamentals and configuration management best-practices
Ability to effectively communicate technical approach, issues, risks, and status in both written and oral forms
A demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team leaders and to be a subject matter expert in the development process
Ability to effectively communicate technical approach, issues, risks, and status in both written and oral forms
Strong organizational leadership competencies (e.g., mentoring, conflict resolution, program management, strategic planning).
Experience with risk and opportunity management, including interfaces with cross-functional teams and external customer
Proficient in Earned Value Management
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers
Minimum of 10% travel will be required
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a technical field
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
Active Secret Level U.S. DoD Security Clearance
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience in systems engineering of aircraft Escape Systems
Experience in hardware systems, mechanical engineering, and energetics
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.
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, you’ll 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.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
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.
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
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
Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Best Doctors, second opinion program
And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $110,500 to $215,500; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Raytheon Technologies 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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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
