Senior Engineering Program Lead, Aerospace Programs

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Program Lead to head all engineering activities for complex programs, ensuring technical excellence, on-time delivery, and alignment with business objectives. This role serves as the primary technical interface with internal and external stakeholders, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of relevant experience; expertise in aerospace systems, FAA/CDS certification familiarity, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering aspects of complex projects and programs.
• Develop, track, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Work closely with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering and Certification resources.
• Drive strategic program planning to ensure technical execution meets business targets.
• Direct the work of engineering teams on highly complex technical and administrative tasks.
• Serve as the technical liaison for Business Development, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate project status to leadership and customers.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and guide project staff to meet schedule, budget, and performance goals.

Skills

STEM degree

10+ years experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Power Automate / VBA

AI fundamentals

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Program Lead to head all engineering activities for complex programs, ensuring technical excellence, on-time delivery, and alignment with business objectives. This role serves as the primary technical interface with internal and external stakeholders, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of relevant experience; expertise in aerospace systems, FAA/CDS certification familiarity, and