Date Posted:

2023-03-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Research & Technology who will have the responsibility to lead advanced technology projects and contribute to strategic enablers for the business. You will have technical / budget responsibility and will manage the personnel and activities related to the emerging technologies, technology progression, research projects and support of demonstrators. In addition, you will be a 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.

You will be working in a Hybrid capacity, a mix of onsite and remote from home, at either our Chula Vista or Riverside CA facilities. Relocation assistance is available.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• Accountable for your portion of R&T budget including OH and capex plans
• Responsible, as aligned with your teams focus, to provide support to production
• Responsible for supporting creation of the Aerostructures annual technology development plan, including technology roadmaps and support of Advanced Structures Technology reviews, Business Development technology fairs and trade shows.
• Responsible for supporting the capture of new programs in collaboration with Advanced Design and Business Development
• Responsible for supporting development a sustainability technology plan (e.g., noise, environment, emissions, fuel burn)
• Responsible for capturing funded research opportunities (e.g., FAA, NASA, DOE, DARPA, etc.) aligned with strategic plan
• Active representative on Advanced Structures Technology Steering Council with focus on advanced structures and specialized materials.
• Responsible for organizing 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.
• Supports development of research and IP license agreements (e.g., cross-business unit, universities, suppliers, government, partner 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)
• Actively attracts key talent, develops employees, prepares leadership and fellows successors, creates a learning environment, and promotes diversity and inclusion
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally (dependent on home base location travel could be more)
• Communicate and make presentations to Executives and Senior Leadership.
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and typically a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and typically a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Advanced composites expertise
• Experience in engineering technologies and advanced manufacturing
• Project Management experience
• Experience leading a team of engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Technical Degree
• Experience with aircraft propulsion system and aircraft structures
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and processes
• Experience managing an offshore team
• Experience with Gov’t funding agencies

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! 

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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

The salary range for this role is 139,000 USD - 277,000 USD; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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