Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Automation Portfolio (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Air Traffic Systems Automation Portfolio. This is a senior-level position requiring extensive experience in Systems Engineering and team leadership, providing an opportunity to lead critical air traffic operations projects. The Chief Engineer will ensure quality deliverables while adapting to evolving customer needs and collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits

Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Prior experience leading teams and generating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifunction teams on products supporting air traffic operations.
• Review work products ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate program staffing demands with Engineering Management.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Technical Review

Team Collaboration

Proposal Estimation

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

PMX tool suite

Job description

Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Automation Portfolio (Onsite) page is loaded

Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Automation Portfolio (Onsite)

Apply locations MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 01770703

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

As a Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Automation you will join our Air Traffic Solutions Chief Engineering Department. In this role, you will lead multifunction teams on products that support air traffic operations around the globe. This is a multi-faceted role where you will be a senior-level individual engineering contributor on proposals and programs with potential program assignments to include: Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Control Account Manager (CAM), Product Owner, Systems Engineer, Technical Reviewer and decision maker.

What You Will Do:

• You will work onsite in Marlborough, MA
• Review the technical quality of the work products produced by those in the section while also ensuring that the work is done on schedule and within budget on the engineering portion of the program
• Build a cohesive and collaborative team able to adapt to changing customer needs
• Ensure the team is following established processes, protocols and procedures
• Support the performance of all the members on your teams, including providing open and honest feedback
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison from the programs to engineering management concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition for those working in the program and/or product area
• Coordinate program staffing demand needs with Engineering Management
• Lead the cost, schedule and technical activities for Engineering on new ATS pursuits
• This position requires occasional international and domestic travel.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience in Systems Engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experiencein Systems Engineering
• Prior experience in proposal estimation, request for proposals and performing cost estimates
• Experience leading small teams direct or indirect
• Prior experience generating and/or reviewing technical documentation
• Prior experience preparing / facilitating customer and management level briefings

Qualifications We Value:

• Prior program management or functional engineering management experience; Lead Systems Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, Control Account Manager (CAM), or IPTL experience
• Prior experience in earned value management tracking and reporting though finance tools such as the PMX tool suite
• Experience with Agile Development Processes
• Understanding of the Product / Program Lifecycle Management

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of PTO 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 illnessinsurance, 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 !

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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