Job Description

Date Posted: 2023-06-12

Country: United States of America

Location: CA827: 100 Headquarters Dr San Jose 100 Headquarters Drive , San Jose, CA, 95134 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

The Applied Signal Technology (AST) seeks an Associate Director for Advanced Technologies to lead and consult on various captures and programs, provide systems engineering on new and existing capabilities, and develop and propose new concepts and solutions to customers.

They will work closely with our customers, senior stakeholders, program managers, and cross discipline technical staff to thoroughly understand customer goals and then to direct and help develop solutions. They may also oversee or lead Research and Development projects that extend into advanced technology exploration. Typical work includes systems engineering functions such as concept development and engineering design, extensive interaction with customers, leading teams of engineers and large design efforts, presenting formal presentations in front of large groups, conducting detailed reviews, handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, innovating and providing strategic direction, and making critical decisions while under pressure.

Program management experience is necessary to provide oversight on various programs and direct and assist program managers. Proposal and capture experience is also necessary, including the full process for competitive proposals, as they will be expected to oversee captures and proposals.

They must be a self-starter, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. They must have a excellent work ethic and be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to customer and mission critical needs as they arise. They must also feel comfortable representing the company in various situations, sometimes being the sole representation. Some travel will be required for this position.

Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Must have a minimum 12+ years combined in the intelligence or defense industry as a systems engineer / program manager, and experience in direct customer interaction.

Breadth of engineering experience and expertise

Experience participating in captures and developing and working proposals.

Demonstrated knowledge of program management processes for execution of complex programs

Consult on new business and technical initiatives, including the generation of white papers, Rough Order Magnitude estimates (ROMs), and Gate Review packages.

Understand customer objectives and concepts, extending those concepts into a workable software/firmware/hardware architecture/design as customer goals become clearer and as new objectives emerge.

Ensure satisfaction of customer technical goals within cost and schedule constraints

Experienced professional in creating and maintain relationships, both internal to the company and external

Excellent experience managing people, who is also adept at the soft skills required for management; leader will be preferred to recruit, mentor and retain staff.

Must have an Active TS/SCI Day 1

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.

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AT THESE LOCATIONS STERLING VA, SOUTH, WEST VALLEY, UT OR SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA ONLY, MUST WORK AT ONE OF THESE SITE LOCATIONS**

Security Clearance

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

12+ years as lead for multiple SIGNAL PROCESSING Applications/products/programs

12+ years combined in the intelligence or defense industry, as lead technical engineer, or experience in direct customer technical interaction, preferably government customers.

Typically Requires: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.

Practical knowledge of SIGINT customer Concept of Operations (ConOps) and experience in support of deployed products/systems

Understanding of telecommunications and data communications system concepts and/or digital signal processing (DSP)

Excellent understanding of broadband communications including network operations, transport structures and switching equipment; or deep understanding of a related area and the demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly.

Experience managing classified TS/SCI programs.

Program Manager certified, including Earned Value Management (EVM) certifications or training.

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\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x94 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

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.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world \xe2\x80\x93 and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form \xe2\x80\x93 with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that\xe2\x80\x99s redefining aerospace, every day.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is $139,000.00 to $277,000.00, however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

The salary range for this role is 139,000 USD - 277,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s performance.

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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