Date Posted:2025-10-28Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition 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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretSenior Principal Systems Engineer - Precision Landing Chief Engineer (Onsite)The Program Chief Engineer (CE) position will support the development, integration and production of the Joint Precision Approach &amp; Landing Systems  (JPALS) Airborne Algorithm (AA) hardware within the Precision Navigation Engineering organization.  Additionally, the CE will take on ownership roles on one, or more, smaller programs within the Precision Landing and Controls portfolio.The project is looking for a CE with experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers. This is an onsite, full-time position in Cedar Rapids, IA.  The CE position represents engineering as the Single Point of Contact, responsible for the project management of the technical development program within guidelines set by the Value Stream Leader (VSL) and Customers.  The ideal candidate provides program-wide focus for systems, subsystems and product development.  The candidate position requires a thorough understanding of the engineering development process through all phases of the developmental process to develop a JPALS product that satisfies customer expectations.  What you will do:<ul><li>Interfacing with customers and the executing team (both internal and external) during definition and implementation.</li><li>Working with VSL and Subject Matter Experts to ensure customer expectations are translated into an executable project plan.  Includes negotiating priorities to ensure your program needs are met.</li><li>Leading and coordinating program level cost estimates during the bid cycle.</li><li>Coordinating all technical and project execution aspects of bid and proposal activities.</li><li>Managing program technical execution and maintaining performance metrics for management review and continuous improvement.</li><li>Effectively managing program-level scope and change management, working closely with other CEs and VSLs to ensure alignment.</li><li>Developing and managing the program-level schedule as well as the integrated intermediate level schedule.  Ensuring critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to ensure project success.</li><li>Leading milestone events for Engineering as required by RTX Program Lifecycle Management (RPLM).</li><li>Regular collaboration with other Mission Systems SBU CEs to ensure consistency in project execution and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, actively identifying, driving, and leading continuous improvement within the program and organization.</li><li>Leading and coordinating program-level risk management in conjunction with the Program Office.</li><li>Takes all possible actions to avoid or minimize problem areas.  Anticipates problems and if necessary, pro-actively revises project plans as permitted by policy and project requirements.</li><li>Primary engineering liaison with Program Management (VSL), Production, Contracts, Order Administration, Customer Service, and Service Centers for the schedule and quality aspects of new development and modifications.</li><li>Conducting regular team meetings and Team Performance Reviews, reporting overall program engineering performance to plan as appropriate.</li><li>Effectively interact with Engineering Management, Engineering Developers, Program Management, Business Development, and Finance.</li><li>Prior project leadership of large multidiscipline engineering teams, and managing customer relationships in a results-oriented environment.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience</li><li>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  </li></ul>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.What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </li><li>Adoption Assistance           </li><li>Autism Benefit  </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  </li><li>Eligible for relocation assistance</li><li>And more!  </li></ul>Learn More &amp; 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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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