Associate Director - Resilient Navigation (ONSITE)

RTX

🇺🇸 United States

On-site

Manager or above

1 day ago

ITAR

Pension

1 day ago

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Date Posted:

2026-09-18



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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, andexpertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, thatwouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative, and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation.

Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization thatdoesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risktakers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Collins AerospaceAvionics Navigationseekscandidateswithindustry-recognized technical leadership in navigation technologiesto leadthe Resilient Navigation technology strategywithin our CNSNavigationproduct lines working closely with ourAdvanced CNS Sandbox. As a technologyvisionary, the successful candidate willbe responsible forimplementing the future of our commercialaircraft navigation technology, from technologyinception through totransitionofdifferentiated industry-leading capabilitiesto productteams.The candidate will serve as a key bridge between Avionics product lines & Applied Research & Technology, ensuring that innovative concepts are aligned with business and customer needs and are successfully matured into market ready solutions.

This role requires an unusual mix of experiencecoveringearly-stage technology research and demonstrationthrough product line strategy.Our ideal candidate is a passionatetechnologyleader with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset, whooperates with a vision for the future, while delivering benefits that exceedindustryexpectations.

As a member ofAvionics product lines leadership and key partner to ourAdvanced CNSSandbox, the successful candidate willbe a corecontributor to strategic planning, business development, and engagement with our internal and external stakeholders. This role hasa high level of visibility, including direct engagement with majoraircraft manufacturers, standardization & regulatory organizations, and suppliers.As a technology leader the candidate is expected to contribute to technical staff development,evaluate andtake action on the performance of self and others,andproactively plan for team and customer needs, whileoperating with full integrity.

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.

What you will do:

Define and execute the Resilient Navigation technology roadmap withinCNS Navigation product line while working closely withthe Advanced CNS Sandbox, addressing both core navigation technologies (GNSS, inertial, vision, DME,advanced antennas,etc.) andcapability-orientated views ofoverall aircraft-level navigation system architecture.
Provide domainexpertise to a team ofnavigation systemtechnologists, developing anddemonstrating novel navigation capabilities from initial laboratory characterization through to flight test campaigns.
Be a trusted partner to ourAdvanced CNS sandbox, contributing to product line & business strategy, supporting technology maturation, and solving difficult problems.
Engage with international standardization & regulatory organizations to develop next-generation standards & operational concepts that deliver quantifiable benefits to industry challenges.
Monitor emerging technologies that may be relevant for next-generationaircraftcapabilities,including experimental characterization of potential operational benefits.
Provide competitive advantage forCollins Aerospacebusiness units as part of a multidisciplinary and international team of experts through contributions towards technical strategy and business development.
You will be expectedto challenge conventional approaches,identifycreative solutions to complex technical and operational problems, and find practical paths to innovation within the safety, regulatory, and certification environment of commercial aviation.

Education & experience you must have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experienceoran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
Must be aU.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Qualificationsyou must have:

Demonstratedproficiency writing object-oriented embedded softwarefor safety critical (RTCA DO-178C DAL A) products.
Deep technicalexpertise in sensor fusion, sensor error/noisemodelling, and Kalman filtering.
Recognition as an industry expertinaircraft navigation technologies, frominitialconcept definition through demonstration and deployment.
Demonstrated technicalexpertise in the navigation domain,evidencedthrough modelling & simulation, algorithm development & implementation,techniques for increasing system resiliency & safety, andsystem-level architecture & design.
Demonstrated ability to partner with universities, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations to meet organizationalobjectives within time and budget constraints.

Qualifications we prefer:

Motivated self-starter with a strong enthusiasm to learn andapassion forthespeed and agility necessary to deliver disruptive technologies.Well-organized with excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skillsfor effective collaboration across a global team.

What we offer:

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
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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!

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Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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.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.

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.

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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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