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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 spanet.

The Open Communications Systems (OCS) organization within Collins Aerospace, is designing communications systems for Next Generation technologies across a wide variety of platforms.   

We are hiring a Senior Principal IPT Lead in Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

An effective candidate will need to demonstrate that they have experience as a team lead and possess the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment, working with cross site engineers and technical specialists who are involved in the development of requirements, architecture, design, analysis, detailed trade studies, simulation and test of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.

The applicant will lead programs in the capacity of an IPTL/ CAM providing receiving various inputs from an agile work force, performing analysis and providing technical understanding and guidance to the team. Key focus will be on execution of the programs to meet program specifications within allocated cost and schedule. They will prepare and develop staffing and loading across the period of performance, lead design performance and cost trade-offs, organize and lead team meetings, internal design reviews, gate reviews, as well as formal program and customer reviews.

The candidate must show experience in the use of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and how they have utilized this experience in their previous assignments. The candidate will need to have the capability to report weekly EV metrics along with variances, prepare and present Program Performance Reviews (PPRs), Variance Analysis Reviews (VARs), Estimate At Completion (EACs) and other reports for periodic meetings. Responsibilities involved will also include evaluation of performance of the program/project and take necessary actions to keep the program/project within cost & schedule while identifying and mitigating program risks as well as opportunities.

This successful candidate should be self-motivated and be prepared to work with a focused team with an innovative, yet schedule oriented mindset. The IPTL candidate will be called upon to pursue IRAD projects, lead proposal activities, provide cost estimates and prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs) based on prior programs. The successful candidate should have a proactive disposition for driving low cost solutions for customer’s needs and recognize the need for urgency in certain situations.

This candidate will need to demonstrate that they have been a team leader and must have a proven track record leading and working well within multi-disciplined teams across multiple sites. Responsibilities of the position will require engagement with engineering management, individual contributors and functional management to align staffing with program needs. Interacting with all parties of the program internal and external to Engineering is critical.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must have experience in Cost Account Management on high visibility high pressure programs, agile experience and EVMS experience preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering

• Proven Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of engineering professionals

• Experience leading teams and IPT’s, using tools and metrics in managing activities, and interfacing with senior program and functional management

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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

• 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

• Active/current security clearance

• Experience with Customer financial reporting of EVMS

• Experience as a individual contributor performing engineering functions related to RF and development

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 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!​

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.  ​

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 spanet.

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. ​

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

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This is an Onsite role: 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.

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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.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/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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