About the role
Date Posted
2026-09-28 Country
United States of America Location
US-FL-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
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Chief Engineer (CE) position will support the development, integration, and delivery of various Flight Control products and Landing Systems. The CE will take on ownership roles for several smaller programs within the Precision Landing and Controls portfolio, but also provide subject matter expertise on Certification Planning and Execution concepts within the Precision Landing Products engineering organization. The project is looking for a CE with experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers. The CE position represents engineering as the single point of contact, responsible for the project management of the technical development program within guidelines set by the Value Stream Leader (VSL) and customers. The ideal candidate will represent the highest level of industry expertise in Certification strategy, Flight Controls leadership, and Model‑Based Development environment accommodation and will consistently champion superior execution across all phases of program delivery.
What You Will Do
Interface with customers and executing teams (both internal and external) during definition and implementation
Establish an infrastructure that produces metrics and enables constant, immediate feedback on progress, risks, and schedule performance
Implement and model a team culture of accountability and success
Work with VSL and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure customer expectations are translated into an executable project plan
Lead and coordinate program level cost e…
