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At RTX, the world 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 spanet 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 spanet. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join Collins Aerospace and be part of an innovative team dedicated to developing high-fidelity integrated simulation solutions for specialized training needs. Our SAOC Simulation and Training team focuses on creating and delivering advanced tactics, flight, and maintenance training solutions for a specific mission critical to national security.

We seek a Technical Architect to lead design and development new simulation systems. As the primary engineering design authority, the architect will design and develop solutions for the SAOC training system. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to inspire teams. This position is located onsite at our Sterling, VA location and may require occasional domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Define system architecture and technical strategy: Develop high-level designs and system architectures that meet customer requirements and align with program goals.

• Lead technical innovation: Drive technological advancements and recommend solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of the simulation systems.

• Oversee system integration and design: Serve as the authority for integrating multi-disciplinary engineering components, ensuring seamless technical cohesion.

• Collaborate with stakeholders: Interface with customers and internal teams to translate mission needs into comprehensive technical solutions and system designs.

• Guide technical execution: Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements development to final delivery in alignment with Project Engineer.

• Perform trade studies and analysis: Evaluate design alternatives, technologies, and methodologies to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Mentor and inspire engineering teams: Lead by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

• Ensure technical compliance: Maintain adherence to RTX Lifecycle Management Systems and industry standards while ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.

• Identify and mitigate risks: Proactively assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution.

• Contribute to business growth: Lead architectural efforts in bid and proposal processes, articulating innovative technical solutions to support new business pursuits.

• Report program architecture compliance to engineering leadership: Provide regular updates to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Chief Engineer, Department Leaders, and the Engineering Director on project status and performance.

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.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management: previous experience managing engineering projects, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry. Ownership of technical project execution through Requirements Development, Design and Development, through Test and Delivery.

• Previous work experience in systems, electrical, mechanical, or test engineering.

• Previous Leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Previous experience interfacing with customers, stakeholders, and team members. Ability to communicate with multiple levels of leadership to empower decision making.

• Risk management experience: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and opportunities.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance: active or ability to receive a TS level clearance.

• Experience with simulation systems: Specific experience in the development and management of simulation and training systems.

• Experience with government contracts: Familiarity with the requirements and processes associated with US Department of Defense projects.

• Proficiency in project management tools: Expertise in using tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar software for project tracking and management. Experience with Collins tools such as ISAT, BMW, and ALM.

• Experience in leading bid and proposal efforts: Demonstrated success in securing new business through effective bid and proposal management.

• Familiarity with the design and implementation of training systems and the value they provide to the end user: Understanding of how training systems are developed and their benefits.

What We offer:

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, 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 

• Eligible for relocation 

•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now

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. This position is classified as:

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. 

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.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.

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