Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) - (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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 Protected Communication Systems (PCS) within Strategic Communications (SC) team is seeking an experienced Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) in a role committed to creating creative and cost-effective solutions for our ground and airborne systems.

As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The PCS Department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks.

What You Will Do
   • Single point of accountability in engineering leadership (cost, schedule, technical, process) for program area
   • Drive positive execution de-risking opportunity identification across the portfolio 
   • Proactive identification, communication and mitigation of technical, cost, and/or schedule risks leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
   • Work with customer and business development to expand the product line and adjacent pursuits
   • Foster collaboration between the Discipline and Functional organizations to achieve maximum cost/schedule/performance efficiencies 
   • Propose and help oversee current and future IRADs in support of the program area
   • React to gaps and challenges in program financial reporting to adjust operational plans to help the larger business achieve its goals
   • During program start-ups or major ECP additions, ensure Engineering scope is fully understood and documented, ensure adequate processes and tools are in place, with proper Engineering resources assigned 
   • Track and report metrics across the portfolio to ensure common approach as well as consistency amongst programs and pursuit
   • Responsible for coaching and mentoring Program Chief Engineers (PCEs) and Project Engineers (Pes) to foster a strong talent pipeline
   • Monitor, augment and shift staff mix to adjust to program area needs
   • Participate in strategic hiring of skill sets to meet plan
   • Perform Section Manager duties for Program Chief Engineer Section to include but not limited to: staffing assignments, strategic hiring, progress reviews, salary planning, recognitions, spot awards, succession planning, monthly staff meetings and all other HR related activities with direct reports
   • The Program Area Chief Engineer also serves as delegate for the PCS Portfolio Engineering Director

Qualifications You Must Have
   • Experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Chief Engineer, Project Engineer, Technical Subcontract Manager, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
   • Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on communications systems development
   • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
   • Experience in all phases of development program lifecycle
   • Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
   • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and logistics engineers
   • Established cross-functional relationships with supplier assurance, supply chain and operations to ensure supplier selection and engagement strategy that supports program lifecycles
   • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
   • Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
   • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer
   • Familiarity with engineering development 
   • Experience developing satellite communications systems
   • Prior experience with bid and pursuit work in a US government acquisition model

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!  

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. 
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

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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