Date Posted:

2024-09-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA21: Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Research & Technology who will have the responsibility to lead all foundational advanced technology projects as well set the vision and define the strategic enablers for the business.

You will have technical / budget responsibility and will manage all the activities related to innovation, emerging technologies, technology progression, research projects and IP generation. In addition, you will be the key interface to the internal and external customers as it pertains to communicating the company’s vision of the future and supporting business growth through innovation.

• The position is working onsite at our Chula Vista CA facility
• Relocation assistance is available

What You Will Do

• Leads the Research and Technology (R&T) team for Aerostructures and ensure key differentiating technologies are developed to the right maturity level on time to support the business needs.
• Accountable for R&T budget (approximately $20M/year and 50+ resources) including OH and capital investment plans.
• Responsible for technology prototype labs and pilot lines and resources within.  
• Responsible for creating the Aerostructures annual technology development plan, including technology roadmaps and support RTX CEO and CTO Technology reviews, Business Development technology fairs and trade shows.
• Responsible for supporting the capture of new research programs in collaboration with Product Excellence and Business Development.
• An active member in industry consortiums through research projects, presentations and publications.
• Responsible for developing a sustainability technology plan in line with customer future requirements (e.g., noise, environment, emissions, fuel burn).
• Responsible for capturing funded research programs (e.g. HICAM, CLEEN, Horizon, FAA, NASA, etc.) aligned with strategic plan.
• Active representative for Aerostructures on the Collins Technology Steering Council and RTX wide strategic technology roadmaps with focus on advanced structures and specialized materials and processes.
• Responsible for organizing and growing education outreach with local universities and organizations as well as defining and supporting roadmaps for universities such as UCSD, SDSU, ERAU, VT, and U of M.  
• Leads development of research and IP license agreements (e.g., cross-BU, universities, suppliers, government, companies) and supports patent applications.
• Fosters innovation within engineering and R&T (3P brainstorming, creates a culture of innovation, training, identification of new technologies, license agreements etc)
• Actively attracts key talent, develops employees, prepares leadership and Technical Fellow successors, creates a learning environment, and promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Execution of deliverables internally and externally including technology consortiums using program management tools including earned value.
• Communicate and make presentations to executives and Senior Leadership.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit
• Perform other duties as required

What You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of 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 
• Composites as well as material qualification experience.
• Experience of working with Airworthiness Authorities to generate and obtain path to certification.
• Experience with aircraft propulsion system and aircraft structure.
• Experience in engineering technologies and advanced manufacturing including automation.
• Financial acumen to manage at minimum $20m annual budget from internal and external funding.
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)

What We Prefer

• Advanced Technical Degree.
• Published work and patents in Aerospace industry.
• Project Management experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma

What We Offer

• 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

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share

their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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.

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.  

The salary range for this role is 158,000 USD - 316,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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