Principal Program Chief - NAV Sustainment (ONSITE)

Date Posted: 2026-04-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is an industry leader in aviation equipment. Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) is a major component of the avionics on board today’s aircraft. CNS allows the aircraft to effectively communicate and safely navigate through the busy air corridors across the globe. CNS solutions include voice & data communications, navigation/communication radios, satellite-based navigation and communication, ground CNS aids, weather detection and avoidance, traffic awareness, collision avoidance and support for air traffic management integration.

This Program Chief will be responsible for the overall execution of engineering activities for several Sustainment Programs. As the program chief, you will be responsible for working with the Program Manager(s) to execute sustainment activities, scope and prioritize sustainment work, perform Gate E & F Reviews as needed, define and drive implementation of technical solutions, support customer interactions, and work directly with manufacturing to resolve issues and help ensure manufacturing is successful.

This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

What You Will Do:

Primary engineering leader responsible for RLPM Development activities

Primary technical interface to Manufacturing, Program Manager, Customers & Regulatory agencies

Primary Engineering accountability for meeting technical requirements and program scope, including cost and schedule commitments

Responsible for ensuring engineering processes are followed

Liaison between VSL and engineering PEs and Leads

Responsible for maintaining Earned Value, Financial Management & Schedule maintenance for all related engineering activities

Risk & Opportunity management for related engineering activities

Lead & Support the program as needed, including other activities or tasks that may not be defined above

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role

Experience with Project Development within the systems, software or hardware engineering disciplines

Experience managing projects, including planning & tracking project status, creating & managing a schedule, creating & managing a cost plan, reporting to leadership, and interfacing with manufacturing teams

Experience supporting and interacting with manufacturing teams

Experience with electrical engineering for Avionics Hardware

Qualifications We Prefer:

Knowledge of RLPM

Awareness of DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754A product and process development standards

Proven success leading engineering teams

Highly motivated & able to work across organizational boundaries

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

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!

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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