Principal Program Chief - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (Onsite)

Principal Program Chief EngineerAt 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.Do you have what it takes to lead projects for an innovative, forward thinking, highly motivated engineering design team? The Computing Products Department (CPD) has an opening for a Principal Program Chief Engineer. This department is responsible for the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development and sustainment of state-of-the-art avionics products including mission computers, processors, I/O design, video/graphics processing modules, and control panels used in military fighter, fixed-wing, and rotary-wing aircraft platforms.We are looking for a strong, passionate leader with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset, who operates with a vision, delivers benefits to exceed expectations, builds and enhances his/her teams, evaluates performance of self and others by results, plans for his/her team's needs, anticipates project/organizational change, all while operating with integrityCPD is responsible for designing products for both commercial and military avionics.The successful candidate will lead and manage projects to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments, working closely with peer engineers, program management, manufacturing, and customers. They are the single point of contact for engineering responsible for the technical leadership and project management of design & development activities, within the guidelines set by the product line, program manager, and our customers. Experience related to the design and development of printed circuit designs is desired; engineering design experience and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience is strongly desired. This person will also lead customer business-related activities including bids, proposals, and customer technical presentations.What You Will Do:Serves as the engineering project leader for programs developing Avionics products, including oversight of hardware, software, and firmware scope to ensure program commitments are metServes as engineering project leader, providing project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainmentLeads wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineersEnsures compliance with program and product requirements as reflected in design plansEnsure consistency with Raytheon Lifecycle Program ManagementOversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the programDemonstrates technical expertise in processing platforms and the associated technologiesSupports development and transition of products into a manufacturing environmentSupports employment of cost reduction strategies to maximize DTC+ impacts on productsQualifications 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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experienceLeadership experience in developing ruggedized avionics productsExperience managing technical projects including schedule and earned value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadershipExperience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/CProven record of meeting objectives and commitmentsStrong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to executive leadershipAbility to lead large-scale projects, pursuits, and bid activities, provide technical guidance, and motivate multi-disciplinary engineering teamsQualifications We Prefer:Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industryAdvanced Project Management degree or certification (example PMP)Demonstrated success in balancing system performance and affordabilityStrong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to execute leadershipSome of our competitive benefits package includes:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!