Date Posted:2026-01-02
Country:United States of America
Location:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 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.
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
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.
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Associate Director to lead the JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration team. This role will focus on driving the integration, and demonstration of advanced capabilities that enable seamless multi-domain operations for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, leadership experience, and a passion for advancing JADC2 capabilities.
What You Will Do:- Lead the JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration team in the design, development, and integration of advanced capabilities and technologies.
- Oversee the planning and execution of system demonstrations, experiments, and prototypes to showcase JADC2 capabilities to customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, software engineering, hardware engineering, and business development, to ensure alignment with customer requirements and program objectives.
- Coordinate staffing needs, including identifying and allocating resources, to ensure successful execution of demonstration programs and experiments.
- Develop and implement systems engineering processes and best practices to ensure technical excellence and program success.
- Serve as the primary interface with internal stakeholders and leaders, providing updates on demonstration progress.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in JADC2 systems and processes to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Apply expertise in airworthiness certification and cyber approvals to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements for system demonstrations.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
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.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on defense or aerospace systems.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and leading complex technical projects.
- Strong understanding of JADC2 concepts, technologies, and operational requirements.
- Experience with system integration, testing, and demonstration in a multi-domain environment.
- Experience with airworthiness certification processes and cyber approvals for mission-critical systems.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and requirements.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance along with special access programs (or eligibility to upgrade).
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and requirements.
- Familiarity with current DoD capabilities in command and control, communications and datalinks.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous systems.
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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