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Step into a leadership role where engineering meets mission. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Lead Program Chief Engineer to drive innovation and execution within our Environmental and Airframe Control Systems (EACS) group, supporting some of the most advanced military and rotorcraft platforms in the world, including programs with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing Defense.

In this high-impact, working manager role, you won’t just lead, you’ll empower a team of engineers, shape technical strategy, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with program leadership to deliver cutting-edge solutions that matter. From overseeing program execution to guiding your team through complex challenges, you’ll play a critical role in the success of defense initiatives that protect and connect the world.

You’ll partner with the Value Stream Lead (VSL) and cross-functional Program Management Team to balance technical excellence, team leadership, and direct engagement in program activities, ensuring we meet our commitments with precision, agility, and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Lead engineering efforts for Lockheed, Northrop, and Boeing Defense programs within the Military and Rotorcraft Value Stream

• Serve as a working manager with both technical and personnel responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers, including leaders with their own reports

• Collaborate with the Value Stream Lead and Program Management Team on program execution and team organization

• Oversee technical direction, program performance, and engineering deliverables

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal leadership

• Support development programs and product sustainment efforts

• Ensure alignment across engineering, schedule, cost, and risk management

• Provide internal and external reporting on program status and performance

• Contribute to budget planning and execution

• Promote collaboration, accountability, and results-driven execution across the team

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

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Experience driving execution of large-scale, complex programs

• Strong proficiency with EVMS, MS Project, and related project engineering tools

• Familiarity with aircraft systems, including Environmental Control Systems, Weapons Management Systems, and Flight Control Systems

What We Offer

Benefits

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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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 & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

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.

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