F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 118.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

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Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Descripción de la vacante

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer to lead a cross‑functional team delivering GPS and anti‑jam solutions for the warfighter, ensuring lifecycle planning and on‑time execution.

The role requires strong program management and systems engineering across hardware and software, with the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Onsite in El Segundo, CA with a competitive salary range.

Formación

• Experience managing projects and engineering teams, including resource planning and task allocation.
• Experience in project management and systems engineering for hardware and software systems and integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of cross-functional engineers to ensure alignment with program requirements and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee the execution of engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with IPTLs, POs, and CAMs to manage resource allocation and staffing for engineering activities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the customer, managing program risks and opportunities with architects and design authorities.
• Monitor and manage baselines and customer-driven changes; support cost/schedule impact assessment for out-of-scope requests.

Conocimientos

Project management

Systems engineering

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04.

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace The Collins Aerospace Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as the F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (PCE). In this role, you will lead a team of cross-functional engineers to develop innovative and cost-effective GPS and Anti-Jam solutions for the warfighter. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, while meeting customer and business requirements.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of cross-functional engineers to ensure alignment with program requirements and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team (PMT) to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee the execution of engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team leaders (IPTLs), Product Owners (POs), and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to manage resource allocation and ensure adequate staffing for engineering activities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the customer, managing program risks and opportunities in collaboration with architects, technical leads, and design authorities.
• Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the PMT in identifying cost and schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Perform typical project management tasks, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Review and approve project and technical documentation to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Provide technical input for business development, bid and pursuit efforts, and project planning activities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to address risks and resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Experience managing projects and engineering teams, including resource planning and task allocation.
• Experience in project management and systems engineering for the design and development of systems/products involving both hardware and software components, as well as system integration.
• 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.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

We Prefer

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for GPS and Anti-Jam capability development.
• Formal training in project management.
• Experience in developing and delivering complex systems involving software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Experience as a systems engineer throughout the entire systems development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production.
• Experience with bid and pursuit work in a U.S. government acquisition model.
• Familiarity with engineering development in Agile and DEVSECOPS environments.
• Formal training in engineering disciplines and configuration management.

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, and 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

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.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.