Director, SAOC Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-28



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Director to lead the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting delivery to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the prime contractor to the U.S. Air Force, as part of the broader Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) integrated program baseline. This leader is responsible for the execution, integration, and performance of the Mission Systems IPT scope within the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, ensuring alignment to the overall program’s technical, schedule, cost, and risk commitments.

This is an onsite role in Richardson, TX, Marlborough, MA, Largo, FL, or Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:

• Provide overall leadership for the Mission Systems IPT, accountable for technical execution, cost, schedule, scope, and quality performance within the larger SAOC integrated program baseline
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and mission assurance to meet EMD milestones and integration needs
• Oversee Mission Systems requirements decomposition, architecture development, design maturation, integration, and verification activities
• Ensure IPT execution aligns with the Integrated Master Schedule, EVMS baselines, and allocated budgets for assigned control accounts
• Serve as the primary Collins point of contact to SNC for Mission Systems-related matters; support SNC in their role as prime to the U.S. Air Force
• Deliver clear, concise executive-level reporting to Collins and RTX leadership on IPT performance, risks, and mitigation actions
• Lead Mission Systems IPT risk, opportunity, and issue management, ensuring integration with the broader program risk posture
• Develop, mentor, and guide program managers, IPT leads, and CAMs responsible for Mission Systems execution
• Champion disciplined execution, technical rigor, and proactive cross-team collaboration

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 12+ years of relevant program or project leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or mission systems development
• Strong knowledge of mission systems or avionics development, systems engineering, and integration processes
• Demonstrated experience executing development efforts within DoD acquisition environments or supporting prime contractors
• Proficiency in EVMS, integrated scheduling, requirements-driven development, and engineering lifecycle management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active or transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Experience leading Integrated Product Teams within a large integrated program baseline
• Prior work supporting SNC or similar mission system integrators acting as primes to U.S. Air Force programs
• Demonstrated leadership working across multi-disciplinary engineering and program execution teams
• Strong executive presence, communication, and customer engagement capability

What We Offer:

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! 

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

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

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. 

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.  

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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