Senior Principal Hardware Task Lead - Air Traffic Systems (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work weeks

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Hardware Lead for the Air Traffic Systems (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA. You will drive hardware design for COTS-based ATC solutions, oversee the full lifecycle, and lead cross-functional collaboration to meet stringent performance and security requirements.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee rigorous testing, and contribute to BOEs and EACs while ensuring delivery within budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 10+ years' experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Proven track record leading hardware development from concept to production within budgets and schedules.
• Strong experience with COTS hardware infrastructure design and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to present complex technical information.
• Experience with EVMS including EACs, LRE, and variance narratives.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hardware design and development efforts for COTS-based ATC programs, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software, Systems, Supply chain, and Quality 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.
• Interface with Program Management, hardware engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products.
• Contribute performance inputs to hardware activities such as monthly variance reviews, quarterly Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews, etc.
• Serve as a hardware lead for proposal estimation and writing, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Skills

Hardware leadership

COTS hardware

EVMS experience

Program management

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Hardware Lead to join our Air Traffic Systems (ATS) team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Weather Data Reporting systems, as well as support to existing fielded systems. This is a senior-level position that requires a deep understanding of hardware engineering principles, as well as extensive experience working with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom hardware designs to achieve system requirements.

What You Will Do :

• Lead the hardware design and development efforts for COTS-based ATC programs, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software, Systems, Supply chain, and Quality 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
• Interface with Program Management, hardware engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products
• Contribute performance inputs to hardware activities such as monthly variance reviews, quarterly Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews, etc.
• Serve as a hardware lead for proposal estimation and writing, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Proven track record of leading hardware development projects from concept to production while managing budgets and driving schedule
• Strong understanding of COTS hardware infrastructure design, including selection and testing of processors and networking equipment
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Significant experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices on externally reported programs including: Estimates at Complete (EACs) and Latest Revised Estimates (LRE), cost and schedule variance narratives, baseline change requests, etc.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification
• Experience developing a complete COTS-based hardware design and then verifying the design via integration with test plans and formal testing activities
• Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes
• Previous experience working in a defense or aerospace company
• Experience with proposal estimation and Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing
• Experience documenting and implementing improvements for hardware design processes
• Experience with technical risk management

What We Offer :

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of PTO 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!