RTX · 1 day ago
Chief Engineer - ATS Surveillance Production (Onsite)
RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, seeking a Chief Engineer for their ATS Surveillance Production team. In this role, you will lead a multifunction team to develop modern surveillance radar products and oversee technical activities related to production operations.
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Responsibilities
You will oversee technical activities related to standing up and running the ATS Radar production line in Largo, FL in collaboration with design authority teams in the US, UK and Canada
Build a cohesive and collaborative team able to adapt to changing customer needs in surveillance radars
Support the performance of all the members on your teams, including providing open and honest feedback
Serve as a day-to-day liaison from the Surveillance Program Office to Engineering Management concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition opportunities
Total program life cycle execution from bid/proposal through development/EDM, transition to deliver, production, and depot/sustainment
Technical program planning, schedule management, and manufacturing execution
Coordinate with Operations on cost/process improvement initiatives
Coordinate with Supply Chain on material procurement issue resolution
Cost Account Manager (CAM), Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis, and presentation, understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management
Interface with both internal and external customers at Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Gates, EACs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer visits/tours
This position requires occasional international and domestic travel
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
3-5 years of practical experience with Design, Development, Production or Sustainment of complex systems with an understanding of radar fundamentals
Prior experience leading small to medium teams direct or indirect
Prior experience interacting with Development and Production teams to resolve discrepancies and issues
Prior experience working in an operation, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment
Demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving, strategic planning, project and deadline administration, and utilization of business system resources
Flexibility and agility to work in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist
Prior experience preparing / facilitating customer and management level briefings
Prior experience in proposal estimation, request for proposals and performing cost estimates
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Ability to manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amount of data
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred
Experience generating EACs, providing cost variance analysis, and managing risk and opportunities
Familiarity with manufacturing and data analytics tools such as PRISM/APEX, CMES, Kinaxis, and PowerBi
Familiarity with documentation systems such as Common PDM to validate As-Built configurations, alternates, ECNs, and change history
Familiarity with Supply Chain Management practices
Benefits
Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of PTO 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!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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