Director, Mission Systems IPT

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior leader in Richardson, TX to head the Mission Systems IPT within the broader SAOC program. You will oversee technical execution, cost, schedule, scope, and quality, coordinating across engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission assurance to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership across cross-functional teams, experience in avionics, and proven ability to align IPTs with schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 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
• 12+ years of relevant program or project leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or mission systems development
• Strong knowledge of mission systems or avionics development, systems engineering, and integration processes
• Demonstrated experience executing development efforts within DoD acquisition environments or supporting prime contractors
• Proficiency in EVMS, integrated scheduling, requirements-driven development, and engineering lifecycle management

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Mission Systems IPT, accountable for technical execution, cost, schedule, scope, and quality performance within the larger SAOC integrated program baseline
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and mission assurance to meet EMD milestones and integration needs
• Oversee Mission Systems requirements decomposition, architecture development, design maturation, integration, and verification activities
• Ensure IPT execution aligns with the Integrated Master Schedule, EVMS baselines, and allocated budgets for assigned control accounts
• Serve as the primary Collins point of contact to SNC for Mission Systems-related matters; support SNC in their role as prime to the U.S. Air Force
• Deliver clear, concise executive-level reporting to Collins and RTX leadership on IPT performance, risks, and mitigation actions
• Lead Mission Systems IPT risk, opportunity, and issue management, ensuring integration with the broader program risk posture
• Develop, mentor, and guide program managers, IPT leads, and CAMs responsible for Mission Systems execution
• Champion disciplined execution, technical rigor, and proactive cross-team collaboration

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior leader in Richardson, TX to head the Mission Systems IPT within the broader SAOC program. You will oversee technical execution, cost, schedule, scope, and quality, coordinating across engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission assurance to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership across cross-functional teams, experience in avionics, and proven ability to align IPTs with schedules and budgets.