Date Posted: 2025 11 21 Country: United States of America

clearance Security

Clearance: DoD

Clearance: Secret Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace 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. The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) within Strategic Communications (SC) team is seeking an experienced Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) in a role committed to creating creative and cost effective solutions for our ground and airborne systems. As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The PCS Department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X Band, Ka Band, Ku Band, C Band, and PTW), Line of Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks. What You Will Do

• Single point of accountability in engineering leadership (cost, schedule, technical, process) for program area - Drive positive execution de risking opportunity identification across the portfolio - Proactive identification, communication and mitigation of technical, cost, and/or schedule risks leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities - Work with customer and business development to expand the product line and adjacent pursuits - Foster collaboration between the Discipline and Functional organizations to achieve maximum cost/schedule/performance efficiencies - Propose and help oversee current and future IRADs in support of the program area - React to gaps and challenges in program financial reporting to adjust operational plans to help the larger business achieve its goals - During program start ups or major ECP additions, ensure Engineering scope is fully understood and documented, ensure adequate processes and tools are in place, with proper Engineering resources assigned - Track and report metrics across the portfolio to ensure common approach as well as consistency amongst programs and pursuit - Responsible for coaching and mentoring Program Chief Engineers (PCEs) and Project Engineers (Pes) to foster a strong talent pipeline - Monitor, augment and shift staff mix to adjust to program area needs - Participate in strategic hiring of skill sets to meet plan - Perform Section Manager

duties for Program Chief Engineer Section to include but not limited to: staffing assignments, strategic hiring, progress reviews,

Experience in all phases of development program lifecycle -

Experience in Risk and Opportunity management

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and logistics engineers - Established cross functional relationships with supplier assurance, supply chain and operations to ensure supplier selection and engagement strategy that supports program lifecycles - 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

• Active and transferable SECRET

clearance is required prior to start date

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security

clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with engineering development -

Experience developing satellite communications systems

• Prior

experience with bid and pursuit work in a US government acquisition model What We Offer

• 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 insurance,-critical illness-insurance, group legal, ID theft protection - Birth, adoption, parental leave

• with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. Employee Referral Eligible As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 147,000 USD 295,000 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses

• Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.