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The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Software Engineering Manager leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10 software engineers developing complex Head-up Guidance System (HGS) solutions for Factory and Service Center support for the Wilsonville, Oregon facility. The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.  As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team, the Engineering Manager ensures they have a high-performing team in place to successfully develop test solutions from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support. 

The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently.  This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work.  They will possess infectious excitement and passion while inspiring and empowering their team and helping to shape every individual’s career.  They will have a strong affinity for ensuring process conformance and seeking to continuously improve processes.  They will have experience successfully leading technical developments and a strong comprehension of the relationship between quality, budget, schedule, and scope.

This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success.  Organizationally, the role reports to an Associate Director of Engineering in the Avionics Test Engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

• Building and sustaining a high-performing team by selecting and on-boarding exemplary new talent, and constantly training, coaching, mentoring, managing performance, and developing aspirational career plans
• Rewarding and recognizing key team and individual accomplishments
• The primary software languages used are C# and NI TestStand on multi-rack test stations
• Continually ensuring a strong linkage between compensation and performance
• Aligning the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the team with project needs and adjusting the team size and composition accordingly
•  Ensuring compliance to development processes and standard work requirements while tirelessly seeking continuous process improvement
•  Reviewing the teams engineering estimates and proposals, ensuring adherence to the test strategy and architecture as well as ability to perform
•   Identifying staff, partners, facilities, and equipment required for successful execution of cognizant projects
•   Overseeing the technical execution of numerous projects using performance metrics to drive decision making and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Strong leadership traits and practices.
•    Strong background in developing test software solutions using C#, C++, LabView, and TestStand.
•    Experience leading complex engineering developments ideally in the realm of test solutions.
•    Ability to establish and maintaining effective customer relationships.
•    Outstanding oral, written, and formal presentation communication skills.
•    Sharp critical thinking approaches.
•    Attention to detail.
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively execute multiple active projects.
•    Resiliency in the face of adversity.
•    Mastery in project execution oversight and the application of project management technics and tools to requirements, schedule, change, earned value, and risk and opportunity management.

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 Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• 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

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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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.