Section Manager/HW Lead, Precision Nav/ATNAVICS (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

The Precision Navigation engineering department within the Collins Mission Systems organization has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our team developing the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems. Collins/RTX  is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to branches of the US military and foreign governments.

This position is for a Hardware Engineering Section Manager/IPTL who will lead the Hardware Engineering Design section within the Precision Navigation HW department  in Mission Systems.  The Hardware Design Section Manager will report to the Hardware Department Manager who has other sections in Aberdeen, MD and Fullerton, CA.

The Engineering Design Section Manager/IPTL will lead a team of 10-15 engineers working a variety of development and sustainment tasks ranging from chassis/rack/shelter development, circuit board design and development, system interconnections/cable design, and COTS selection/configuration/documentation.  As a Front Line Leader (FLL), you will be responsible for working with other Section Managers to ensure the proper staffing of programs and proposals. 

This position is located in Marlborough, MA and does not provide relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and provide leadership on all programs (primarily Atnavics) within the section (including monthly program reviews and quarterly Estimate At Complete (EAC) reviews)
• Serve as the hardware lead for proposal estimation and writing, including Basis of Estimates (certification required)
• Review and approve all proposals for new work within the section
• Perform special assignments as required by the Department Manager
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
• Oversee the design, development, integration, and testing of hardware systems to meet program requirements and customer expectations
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with program milestones and deliverables
• Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to ensure program success
• Drive engineering excellence by ensuring adherence to technical standards, quality processes, and best practices
• Support the performance and career development of all the members of the section, providing open and honest feedback to section members developing talent and ensuring adequate resources to meet the skill-set demands of our programs
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter able to lead by example, possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 10+ years experience in mechanical or electrical design, documentation and fabrication of DoD and/or FAA programs
• Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 
• OR  Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Broad based hardware engineering background
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge in System Integration and COTS Integration
• Experience with program cost and schedule monitoring and reporting (EVMS)
• Strong team building and mentoring skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5+ years experience in Task Management or other Lead role on Medium-Large Development jobs
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience as an IPT or CPT Lead
• EVMS Certified and professional exposure to EVMS or similar budget tracking system
• Demonstrated technical and cost proposal experience with knowledge of bid metrics and costing
• Experience successfully managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. Qualified Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist or equivalent
• Experience with air traffic control or weather system hardware

What We Offer :

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.

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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! 

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms