Chief Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development, integration, and delivery of Flight Control products and Landing Systems.

• Take ownership of various smaller programs within the Precision Landing and Controls portfolio.

• Provide expertise in Certification Planning and Execution concepts.

• Serve as the single point of contact for engineering in technical development program management.

• Collaborate with customers and both internal and external teams during the definition and implementation phases.

• Establish a system to produce metrics and provide immediate feedback on progress, risks, and schedule performance.

• Foster a team culture focused on accountability and success.

• Convert customer expectations into actionable project plans with VSLs and SMEs.

• Lead program-level cost estimations during the RLPM bid cycle.

• Oversee technical and project execution elements of bids and proposals.

• Manage program-level scope and change management processes.

• Develop and maintain program-level and integrated intermediate-level schedules.

• Manage critical paths and key dependencies effectively.

• Lead Engineering milestone events as required by RTX Program Lifecycle Management.

• Proactively identify and minimize potential problem areas; adjust project plans as needed.

• Mentor junior project leaders and aspiring managers.

• Engage with Engineering Management, Engineering Developers, Program Management, Business Development, and Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information related to this program/contract.

• Extensive technical experience in Flight Controls.

• Proven success in leading programs to DO-178 certifications and navigating Stages of Involvement Audit cycles.

• Familiarity with policies and procedures governing military and commercial aircraft products.

• Demonstrated track record of timely delivery while leading teams.

• Established history of steering teams to achieve exceptional execution results across complex programs.

• A STEM degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field coupled with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• Preferred: experience in leading Model Based Development Flight Controls projects to DO-178 certifications.

• Preferred: prior experience in leading Project and People teams.

• Preferred: experience in negotiating scope and schedule commitments both internally and externally.

• Preferred: past success in Program Recovery efforts.

• Preferred: exposure to aircraft operations and/or be a licensed pilot.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family planning support.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes 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.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, contingent on position and performance.