Date Posted:2025-05-10Country:United States of AmericaLocation:A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USAPosition Role Type:HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access i
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Associate Director, Electrical Engineering (Hybrid)
Job Description:

Date Posted:

2025-05-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace P&C Engineering is seeking an Associate Director, Electrical Engineering to lead a high-performing technical organization supporting the design and operations of over 180 electrical products used in both commercial and military aircraft.  

 

This role, can be based in Phoenix, AZ, Windsor Locks, CT; or Rockford, IL, is a key leadership position responsible for driving strategic direction and hands-on execution across engineering, test, operations, and quality. You will lead initiatives focused on Design Readiness, Manufacturing Readiness, and Test Readiness, while championing producibility improvements and next-generation test capabilities to boost performance and efficiency. A critical part of this role is fostering a culture of proactive engineering and innovation, supporting technology strategy, and driving special initiatives that position the business for future growth.  

 

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will help shape the organization’s vision and strategy, while mentoring talent and upholding Collins’ core values of trust, integrity, and excellence. 

  

What You Will Do 

  • Create a vision and secure funding for new data analytic concepts and test methodologies 

  • Strategically partner with the business and functional leaders to execute overall strategy utilizing CORE values; Continuous Improvement and Pro-Active methodologies to enable high sustainable yields. 

  • Handle complex technical challenges while helping the team focus on the technical work to be achieved, and the big picture of their efforts. 

  • Cross-Functional coordination between Operations, Design and Program group; facilitating effective communication and collaboration. 

  • Monitor and track the progress of key projects, addressing any challenges or issues as they arise. 

  • Performance monitoring of metrics and tracking systems to measure progress against both strategic and operational goals. 

  • Policy and Compliance: ensure that initiatives, projects, and activities comply with corporate policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. 

  • Develop and deploy scalable and repeatable tools and methods that are transparent, controlled and well documented, enabling a more productive and effective organization 

  • Lead Engineering Productivity initiatives – advocate for the RLPM operating standards across programs and develop Producibility roadmaps to enable high yields at launch. 

  • Strengthen the product safety culture through increased awareness and safety management support. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have  

  • Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience 

 

Qualifications We Prefer 

  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and/or MBA 

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance 

  • Experience in technical and strategic leadership 

  • Proven ability to think strategically with a focus on business innovation 

  • Knowledge of engineering development processes 

  • Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries while maintaining a strong customer focus. 

  • Experience utilizing strong analytical skills. 

  • Experience in crafting clear communication and developing professional relationships. 

 

What We Offer

Benefits  

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!  

 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

 

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  

 

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. 

 

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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Company Details
Collins Aerospace
777 S. Flagler Drive
Suite 1800
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 USA
www.collinsaerospace.com/
375 Open Jobs Available
Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018, by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell...

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations
Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)
An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance
Tuition reimbursement

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Location
Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Permanent
Company Details
Collins Aerospace
777 S. Flagler Drive
Suite 1800
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 USA
www.collinsaerospace.com/
375 Open Jobs Available
Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018, by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell...

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations
Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)
An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance
Tuition reimbursement

And more

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