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RTX Corporation Engineering Technical Director (onsite) in McKinney, Texas

Date Posted:

2024-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Secure Processing Solutions Department is seeking a Technical Director to help grow a new and exciting secure system product line. The Technical Director will own the establishment and execution of medium-term to long-term strategic roadmaps, plans, objectives, vision statements that align technology, customer needs and create the opportunities for our future business. This person must demonstrate a profound technical proficiency along with exceptional communication and presentation skills, as they play a pivotal role in shaping and influencing the business strategy which requires both depth and breadth in key technologies.

The Technical Director is the key engineering member of this new secure system product line, in conjunction with the General Manager and Business Development, and will be responsible for developing the strategies required to enable business pursuits and capture growth via strategic roadmaps.  This person will provide a cohesive vision that aligns to customer needs as well as shaping/influencing future requirements for the product line per the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Secretary Defense (OSD), National Security Agency (NSA), Anti-Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) as well as other customers.  Another aspect of this role will be enterprise mentorship.  All engineering disciplines and roles within the secure system product line, inclusive of Chief Engineers, will seek council and guidance from the Technical Director. This will enable the sharing of knowledge, drive quality and create new solutions. 

This position is an onsite role in McKinney, TX and requires an active/current security clearance to start.

What You Will Do ​

  • Work closely with Business Development on market trends and define the technology needs required to align the portfolio.

  • Define the strategic steps of combined roadmap development and alignment to customer needs.

  • Lead the establishment of objectives for execution of mapping and modeling of key engineering business process flows to optimize efficiency and meet program / customer needs.

  • Partner with divisional senior executive leadership, key stakeholders, process owners, and subject matter experts to identify key customer strategic initiatives.

  • Identify and structure improvement opportunities and projects. Advise on and help drive the business operations agenda.

  • Build/maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments and business units.

  • Provide leadership to facilitate high quality technical decisions, product competitiveness and robust solutions.

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic plans to advance product technology and organizational capability.

  • Forward looking leadership to identify potential external technology disruptors and evaluate strategic applications.

  • Actively engaged in the attraction of top technical talent. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and take personal responsibility to develop and advocate for them.

  • The authority for all requirements, design, verification, and validation activities in the Systems Engineering V Model.

  • Work with the Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, and Business Development on new business pursuits.

    Qualifications You Must Have

  • Experience with creating and maintaining directorate or organizational strategic roadmaps, customer trend analysis and disrupter technology.

  • Requires expert knowledge and mastery of multiple work areas typically obtained through advanced academic qualifications combined with experience.

  • Experience with establishing or modifying customer requirements, processes and procedures to drive positive results within the business.

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

  • Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance or special access as required.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

    Qualifications We Prefer ​

  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred

  • Advanced degree cyber security, anti-tamper, or other (e.g., CISSP).

  • Experience with cost accounting structure and financial systems

  • In depth knowledge of Mission Processing, Protective Technologies, and/or Cryptography

  • In depth knowledge of DoD/FAR compliance and regulations

  • Experience in and/or working with all engineering disciplines

  • Experience with Cyber Security and good cyber hygiene practices for secure systems

  • Experience with NSA, AT, and CDS certification processes and working with these Government authorities preferred

    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! 

  • This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now! ​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. ​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

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

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. ​

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. ​

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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