Section Manager - Whole Life Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-09Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace – Avionics has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Section Manager to join our Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Whole Life Engineering (WLE) team. This is an opportunity to join a team developing the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Weather Data Reporting systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in the US and abroad.

The Section Manager will lead a team of 10-15 Whole Life Engineers within the WLE department of the ATS Directorate, performing specialty engineering development and sustainment tasks in domains such as:

Training

Field Engineering

Technical Documentation and Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation

Initial and Sustaining Logistics

Safety Engineering

In concert with other engineering Integrated Product Teams, the ATS WLE team designs, develops, documents, deploys and supports Consumer Off the Shelf (COTS)-based and Custom-designed Systems, implementing both hardware-centric and software-oriented solutions. Safety-first, resilient ATS systems allow end users to protect people and property.

What You Will Do:

Support the performance and career development of all the members of the section, including providing open and honest feedback to all section members and creating plans for developing talent and ensuring adequate resources to meet the skill-set demands of ATS programs

Oversee and provide leadership on all programs within the section (including monthly program reviews and quarterly Estimate At Complete (EAC) reviews)

Serve as the WLE lead for proposal estimation and writing, including Basis of Estimates (certification required)

Review and approve all proposals for new work within the section

Work with other WLE Section Managers to ensure proper staffing of programs and proposals – including future outlook loading

Provide high level technical expertise in support of multiple programs, covering multiple WLE disciplines

Provide Control Account Management (CAM) expertise as advisor to other WLE CAMs

Provide input and guidance related to WLE requirements and verification plans

Support test and integration of WLE products into primary systems

Assign work to team members and ensure high quality performance

Provide regular reports on program and personnel performance

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

WLE IPT leadership experience, including over Training, Field Engineering, Technical Documentation, or Initial and Sustaining Logistics

Demonstrated leadership over multidisciplined teams

CAM experience

Experience developing and overseeing technical and cost proposals; including knowledge of bid metrics and costing

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with air traffic control systems

Experience with radar systems

Experience successfully managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks

Current Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification

Experience in technical risk management

RTX CORE champion or equivalent

Safety engineering experience, including DO-278 experience

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!

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.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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