Date Posted:

2025-02-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE

, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Are you interested in joining a dynamic global team that has a great impact on the Collins' organization? If so, then this is the job for you! 

The Global Technical Solutions (GTS) organization brings employees together across Collins that work on Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD), Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD), Technical Publications and services supporting the authoring of technical documentation.  

Join us in Collins Aerospace as an ECAD, Government Drafting & Product Definition Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful management of design support personnel and for ensuring the successful implementation of design processes and standards at multiple locations. You will also play a crucial part in the development of electronic systems and components for aircraft that meet the highest industry standards for aerospace applications. This position offers a pathway for career advancement within a dynamic and innovative environment. If you're a problem solver with a passion for technical solutions, we want to hear from you!

What YOU will do:

• Lead a team of technical ECAD designers responsible for the design and documentation of new or modified Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) or Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)

• Develop a skilled team of designers and drafters capable of meeting the demands of the business

• Monitor the performance of the team to identify areas of training, development, or tool/process improvement

• Provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced electrical designers and drafters to help them diagnose and solve problems and to build capabilities.

• Lead the discipline strategy for skills development providing results on team capability growth.

• Oversees the staff responsible for the design, documentation and checking of new or modified Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) or Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)

• Support the development of tools and workflows used to develop CCAs and manage the work in process

• Use highly developed technical knowledge and project management skills for project planning budget management to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within budget and according to defined goals.

• Coordinate the preparation of business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and the financial terms and conditions of contracts to ensure that progress and performance can be tracked.

• Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of your team to ensure the effective deployment of talent.

• Oversee the functional management of direct reports including but not limited to career development and succession planning to meet the organization’s needs

• Work with various business units on staff and project allocation dynamically.

• Contribute to the development of next generation hardware design capabilities by developing new tools and process for the enterprise.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• 2+ years experience in managing programs/projects within a highly matrixed organization including successfully managing a group of engineers/drafters/designers under technical guidance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Employee in Global Technical Solutions, effective January 2025

• Electronic Hardware design fundamentals

• Experience in managing programs/projects within a highly matrixed organization Experience in creating career development programs to ensure skills and performance of employees meet the organization’s current and future needs.

• Previous experience working in the aerospace industry with working knowledge of industry standards.

• 5+ years of design experience in the engineering field, in a product definition group.

• Experience with electronics components, PCB Layout and electrical systems.

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

• And more! 

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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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 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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