Raytheon

Date Posted:

2020-06-18-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Role Overview

This position provides leadership for the engineering teams engaged in the design, development, application and support of products, technology, and tools related to Collins Aerospace Avionics Fusion aircraft display products. This individual will lead and mentor Engineering Managers and Technical Program Managers while providing overall department leadership for establishing design plans, execution of the plans, and for the overall management of the engineering department. 

Principal Accountabilities

• Program and Product Development Performance - Accountable for estimating, planning and performing to plan for scope, schedule and budget of projects.
• Engineering Practice - Accountable for the organization's use of good engineering practices, including applicable regulatory standards, contractual requirements, and compliance to industry, customer and / or internal processes and standards as appropriate.
• Staffing - Maintains a competent and effective staff through effective selection, recruitment, training, development, mentoring and performance planning of engineering staff, key management and technical personnel. 
• Technology - Maintains and augments the organization's intellectual capital in the product domain areas, tools and processes.
• Continuous Improvement - Continually improves the organization's technical competence and ability to execute to committed performance levels using state-of-the art technologies and practices. Maintains awareness of technological trends and frontiers, and the company's competitive position in the specialty areas.
• Strategic Vision - Maintains departmental strategic technical roadmap in support of the Engineering Strategic Planning (ESP) process.

Communications

• Supports Marketing, Sales, Program and Product Management and Customer Service in attracting, obtaining and retaining new company business by preparing timely engineering bid estimates and by communicating technological and product performance capabilities as required.
• Assists in the coordination of company activities by communicating across organizational lines. Makes good use of established technical and program review processes. Utilizes budgeting and forecasting systems appropriately to ensure coordination with other functions within the organization.

Product Quality and Producibility

• Responsible for the quality and certification of product designs and for the long-term support of products in the field. This includes identification of problems, assessment, and timely, proactive response to quality issues arising in the course of business.
• Responsible for forecasting, budgeting and controlling "collateral" support to factory and field service organizations.

Scope of Position

• 4-8: Exempt supervisory consisting of Engineering Managers and Technical Program Managers.
• 80-120: Exempt non-supervisory engineers

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 8 years of relevant experience.In the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be able to coordinate departmental activities of subordinate managers and technical support employees. 
• Must communicate effectively with senior / executive management and customers. 
• Requires an in-depth understanding of technical project management and a demonstrated ability to manage System and Software teams in an integrated Avionics environment
• Consistently looks for ways to maximize opportunities, exceed expectations, and handle unexpected technical challenges.
• Occasional domestic and international travel will be required
• Previous engineering management or other business management background
• Proven Track Record of Performance In Project Execution and Meeting Commitments

Desired Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience and expertise in the Avionics domain
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated Decision Making Skills
• Proven Track Record of Strategic Leadership
• Demonstrated Management Skills (Communication, Resource/Personnel Management, Personnel Administration, Etc.)
• Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
• Proven Track Record of Process and Regulatory Compliance
• Demonstrated Customer Relationship Skills

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more

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

Raytheon Technologies 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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