Senior Hardware Engineering Lead (Onsite)

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Lead to guide the design and deployment of advanced protected communication and precision navigation hardware from concept through production.

You will work with program management, software, systems, and test teams to meet performance, reliability, and security requirements while mentoring engineers and managing schedules. This on-site Marlborough, MA role offers comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hardware engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience leading hardware development from concept to production.
• Ability to obtain US government security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and development for protected communication and precision navigation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee hardware development lifecycle from concept to production and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Oversee testing and validation to ensure standards compliance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation in secure hardware.
• Interface with customers to gather requirements and provide updates.

Skills

Hardware leadership

RF/Microwave expertise

Security clearance readiness

EVMS knowledge

Mentorship & coaching

Project leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EVMS

RF design tools

Job description

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Hardware Engineering Lead to join our Strategic Communications and Precision Navigation team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced strategic communication systems and precision navigation. This is a senior-level position that requires an understanding of hardware engineering principles, as well as experience in the strategic communications, precision navigation, or a related domain.

What You Will Do

• Lead the hardware design and development efforts for protected communication and precision navigation systems, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, chief engineering, software, systems, and test engineering to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements
• Oversee the entire hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production and deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Oversee rigorous testing and validation of hardware components to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in secure communication hardware
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a minimum of 2 year of IPT or Sub-IPT Lead, control account manager (CAM), or work package manager experience.
• Proven track record of leading hardware development projects from concept to production
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication and radar system, electronics packaging, and mechanical design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices on externally reported programs including: estimates at complete (EACs) and latest reviews estimates (LRE), cost and schedule variance narratives, baseline change requests, etc.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military and commercial secure communication standards and protocols
• Familiar with cybersecurity principles as they apply to hardware design and implementation
• Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes for communication hardware
• Previous experience working in a defense or aerospace company
• Active SECRET Security Clearance or HIGHER

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!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Location

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Contract & Working Hours

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Culture

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.

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 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.