Senior Manager, Collins Engineering Learning & Development Lead (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Leadership & Development Lead to define and execute the enterprise talent strategy across engineering disciplines. You will oversee leadership training, succession planning, and capability development, acting as the liaison to RTX Engineering and coordinating with HR and tools teams to implement standardized programs.

The role emphasizes multi‑discipline knowledge, coaching, budgets, and global program delivery, with travel up to 10–20% for

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 10+ years aerospace/defense experience
• Experience in engineering talent development and leadership pipelines
• Strong communication and cross‑business coordination

Responsibilities

• Own strategic roadmap for engineering leadership development
• Oversee all engineering training across Collins Aerospace
• Partner with HR and Talent Development on curricula
• Lead enterprise programs: early‑career pipelines, rotations
• Provide coaching to participants and managers
• Manage budgets and reporting

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Change management

Training design

Engineering tools

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Engineering Leadership & Development Lead is responsible for defining, executing, and continuously improving the engineering talent strategy for Collins Aerospace. This includes overseeing all engineering training across Collins, developing discipline‑specific capability growth plans, and serving as the primary liaison to RTX Engineering. The role works across all Engineering Disciplines and requires a strong working knowledge of those disciplines to assess capability gaps and design training that strengthens engineering performance enterprise-wide. This position also partners closely with the Engineering Process & Tools teams to ensure tool, systems, and process training is developed and deployed effectively.

What You Will Do

Own the strategic roadmap for engineering leadership development, succession planning, and capability enablement Oversee all engineering training for Collins Aerospace Engineering Work across Engineering Disciplines and maintain working knowledge of each discipline’s practices, tools, and skill requirements in order to identify gaps and develop targeted training solutions Serve as the Collins Engineering liaison to RTX Engineering for training alignment, enterprise development frameworks, reporting, and cross‑business collaboration. Partner with the Engineering Process & Tools teams to develop and deploy training on engineering tools, systems, and standard processes Lead enterprise engineering development programs, including early‑career pipelines, rotational programs, mentoring frameworks, and technical capability accelerators. Partner with engineering functional leaders to identify skill gaps, future technical needs, and leadership readiness across the organization. Develop and deploy standard processes, tools, and metrics to assess engineering capability health and talent readiness. Drive consistency and quality across all engineering development programs globally. Coordinate with HR, Talent Development, and Learning teams to build or refine leadership curricula tailored for engineering roles. Provide coaching and guidance to program participants, mentors, and engineering managers. Oversee program budgets, participant selection processes, communication plans, and performance reporting. Support employee engagement, retention, and career growth initiatives within Engineering. Champion Collins’ cultural values, ensuring development pathways for engineering talent.

Travel: Up to 10–20%, including visits to Collins and RTX sites for training and program coordination.

What You Will Do

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 10+ years of engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or a related industry. Demonstrated experience developing technical talent, leading engineering teams, or driving organizational capability initiatives. Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, engineering tools, and engineering development processes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including cross‑business and enterprise coordination. Experience with change management and large‑scale training or capability programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

Master’s degree in Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or related field. Experience overseeing engineering training or technical capability development at an enterprise level. Familiarity with Collins Aerospace engineering standards, development frameworks, tools, and organizational structures. Proven ability to analyze workforce metrics and convert data into actionable talent strategies.

Clearance: None required; ability to obtain a clearance may be preferred for certain engineering domains.

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, 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! May be eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.