Program Chief, Partnership Programs, PWES (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-02-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

The Program Chief Engineer for the ECS V2500 and GP7000 products, both Collins manufactured, and supplier designed, within the Partnership Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney programs, shall be the engineering lead for the PWES Value Stream IPT. This leader defines and maintains the Development Plan, directs technical system and product level field investigations, ensures technical goals are met on schedule and to cost, ensures lessons learned have been captured, serves as the primary technical customer contact and ensures overall product integration with the customer's system.

The Program Chief Engineer is responsible for the execution of the technical program requirements and supporting other program deliverables for all system(s) and subsystem(s) with the technical, schedule, and cost targets agreed to with the Partnership Value Stream IPT. This individual shall have the responsibility of guiding the program through all safety reviews and assessments, oversee field investigations as they relate to the products, and present data and issues to the customer as required.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the management, coordination and execution of the design and development activity, including testing and verification of the program in its entirety.
• Responsible for the Program Development Plan and managing the program development within the approved budget and schedule allocation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Project Engineering teams supporting the Partnership Engine programs
• Verify that the development activities done by the IPTs are executed in compliance with the Program Development Plan, all applicable Standard Work, and any additional applicable procedures.
• Drive FAA Certification efforts on control system components ensuring support and alignment with the customer’s schedule
• Responsible for reviewing and managing various program activities such as risk management tracking and reporting, earned value performance, resource management, action item capture and closure and stakeholder meetings.
• Communicate effectively to the Value Stream team, Senior Management, and the customer (Pratt & Whitney, IAE,& Engine Alliance)
• Mentor and guide the less seasoned IPT members
• Travel locally, approximately 20%, to supplier or customer sites

What You Will Learn

• Effective customer and executive level communication during oversight of field investigation.
• Deeper understanding of gearboxes, starters and pumps as they relate to the engine as a system.

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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Customer-facing experience
• Experience with gearbox and pumps

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!

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.

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.

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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.

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