Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) - VLF/LF Modernization & Sustainment (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 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:

Secret - Current

Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) - VLF/LF Modernization & Sustainment (Onsite)

The VLF/LF Modernization & Sustainment Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE) is responsible for the execution of all legacy Air Force and Navy programs.  In this role, you will partner across business unit Program Managers to ensure technical execution is met across all efforts within the assigned portfolio of programs.  Additionally, you will be responsible for the management and development of several Project Engineers leading programs within the portfolio.

You will establish design concepts and performance indicators for programs under execution and lead technical contributions for directorate review and operational assessments.  You will contribute to product research, development, integration and test efforts.  You will collaborate across functions including project management and planning, project teams, and line management.  You will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, shape statements of work, specifications, and establish operating budgets and financial terms and conditions for DoD contracts. 

This is an ONSITE position at our Richardson, TX location. 

What You Will Do:

• Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met
• Responsible for managing technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10 personnel) or a larger program (20-40 personnel)
• Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and within budget
• Manage the project to include tracking & reporting of budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management System techniques
• Support and motivate team members to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet the program business plan
• Interface with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
• Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
• Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing
• Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components, Projects, Teams and Tasks
• Request and manage budgets; identify and report any issues or changes in scope
• Plan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plans
• Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process
• Lead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issues
• Ensure designs comply with Standard Work and customer requirements
• Benchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development
• Ensure Engineering and technology excellence
• Mentor and support the development of team members
• Provide bid & pursuit leadership

Project Details:

• Typically assigned one to two small projects at a time, and/or supporting a large program
• Typically leading several small/medium projects at a time, and/or supporting or leading a larger program
• Typically leading a large program or leading several complex small/medium projects at a time
• Most projects are half-year to several years in duration, exact knowledge, skillset, and team size vary from project to project

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 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
• Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase (typically 10% or less)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experience
• Progression in design, test, and fabrication of electrical systems which include hardware and software components
• Experience using Agile methodologies to deliver capabilities.
• History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodology
• Prior Cost Account Manager experience
• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations
• Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization
• Strong Design Integration skills
• Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of the configuration management process
• Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS
• Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.

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.

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 assistance
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

*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.   

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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