Senior Manager, Electronics NPI Product Line (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As the Sr. Manager, Engine Control Systems (ECS) NPI Electronic Product Line, you will be the focal point for all aspects of an NPI program related to operations, support of planning, SAP driven activities, manufacture and delivery of hardware requirements for the assigned program(s) from development/lab configuration into production configuration and rate.  The ECS Electronic Product Line portfolio consists of Full Authority Digital Engine Controls, Prognostic/Diagnostic Health Units, and Auxiliary Power Unit Controls.  These components support large commercial, small commercial and military engines and their associated customers. 

In this role, you will be asked to support the product line strategy, new business proposals, new product introduction, operations (at both our Phoenix and Puerto Rico sites) and aftermarket, including compliance with the relevant RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the introduction of new products into the value stream throughout the Design & Development phases in conjunction with the customer value streams, engineering, operations and the functional groups
• Serve as the primary liaison between ECS Program Management, Digital Controls Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain organizations to meet all development program deliverables while creating and maintaining working relationships with internal customers and functional leadership
• Planning, communication and coordination of NPI manufacturing planning and hardware schedule milestones
• Coordinate the Product Line Strategy IPT and ensure NPI programs are executing to that strategy for design, development and operations
• Support IPD team between Gate A and D of the product development life cycle
• Identify risks to schedule and interface with cross-functional teams to develop appropriate mitigation and resolution
• Perform analyses and develop recommendations to facilitate continuous improvement efforts within the NPI program
• Support project engineering to maintain and communicate configuration control / flow into operations and tie to customer HW delivery requirements
• Support ensuring drawing release plans in place and identifying long lead material needs
• Support Project Engineering with ensuring capital/tooling planning is in place
• Support project engineering with managing the build of development or production
• Develop LOB’s for Hardware deliveries in support of senior level presentations and communication
• Compare SAP requirements to ensure hardware builds are being driven properly
• Utilize CORE to implement industry best practices
• Provide customer proposal input and support, including generation of relevant RLPM plans and gate packages
• Evaluate engineering Schedules and Bases of Estimates
• Support DTC efforts to generate development and production Total Manufacturing Costs
• Evaluate operations capacity to support development program EIS
• Identify, evaluate and implement product cost reduction initiatives
• Support supplier rate-readiness activities for new and growing programs
• Interface with Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Planning to identify, expedite and minimize future part shortages
• Track product yields and perform root cause and corrective action to improve yields
• Develop Buffer Strategies to maximize delivery results on Smartline transitions
• Organize and support product reviews and team meetings
• Prepare and present weekly program metrics.
• Support the Customer Program Management teams in ensuring customer satisfaction through strong communication and concise presentation material
• Travel 20% annually

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Travel 20%

Qualifications We Prefer

• Engineering, Science or Technology degree
• Operations and project/program management experience
• SAP Experience

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!  

May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

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. 

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. 

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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