Chief Engineer - Air Traffic Systems Surveillance Programs (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it's embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology. As part of the Connected Aviation Air Traffic Systems (ATS) team, you'll be instrumental in developing, enhancing, and sustaining the next generation of Air Traffic Control Radar Systems and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide. As a Chief Engineer, Air Traffic Systems Surveillance Programs you will join our Air Traffic Systems Chief Engineering Department. In this role, you will lead multifunction teams in pursuits and programs to provide modern surveillance radar products that support air traffic operations in the US and around the globe. This is a multi-faceted role where you will be the engineering leader with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical compliance of small to large engineering teams.

What You Will Do:  

• You will lead engineering teams that are located in the US, UK and Canada.
• You will be a key interface internally to the business, and external to customers. Ability to present to senior internal and external stakeholders is required.
• Review the technical quality of the work products produced while also ensuring that the work is done on schedule and within budget on the engineering portion of the program
• Build a cohesive and collaborative team able to adapt to changing customer needs in surveillance radars
• Ensure the team is following established processes, protocols and procedures
• 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 programs to engineering management concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition for those working in the program and/or product area
• Coordinate program staffing demand needs with Engineering Management
• Lead the cost, schedule, and technical activities for Engineering on new ATS Surveillance pursuits and programs
• This position requires occasional, intermittent international and domestic travel.

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
• 8 years of practical experience with Design, Development, Production or Sustainment of complex Radar Surveillance systems with an understanding of radar fundamentals
• Prior experience leading small to medium teams
• Prior experience interacting with Development and Production teams to resolve discrepancies and issues
• Prior experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle
• Prior experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities
• Prior experience working with customers, end users, hardware and software design teams, maintainers and logisticians
• Prior experience generating and/or reviewing technical documentation
• Prior experience preparing / facilitating customer and management level briefings 
• Prior experience in proposal estimation, request for proposals and performing cost estimates
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under many ATS programs/contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior program management or functional engineering management experience; Chief Engineer, Technical Project Manager, Lead Systems Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, CAM  or IPTL experience
• Prior experience in earned value management tracking and reporting though finance tools such as the PMX tool suite
• Prior experience with Design, Development, Production and Sustainment of complex Radar systems
• Understanding of Air Traffic Management concepts
• Understanding of the Product / Program Lifecycle Management

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!  

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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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