Associate Director, Formal Methods (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-02-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Collins seeks visionary, action-oriented people to enable the adoption of Model-Based Engineering methods as part of the Advanced Model-based Engineering Department of Applied Research & Technology.

The candidate will focus on the development of projects with internal (Strategic Business Unit (SBU)) and external (DoD, …) customers in the department technology areas (Formal Methods, Model Based Systems Engineering, Virtual Integration, Digital Thread & Twins technologies). The candidate will also focus on Digital Engineering proficiency development.

The ideal candidate has a track record of innovation, demonstrated leadership, excellent oral and written communication skills, teamwork and critical thinking skills, and experience capturing S&T funding that complements internal technology investments as well as engaging with Engineering Business Units in transferring tools and methods to real products.

The candidate will report directly to the Department Leader of the Advanced Model Based Engineering Methods Department.

What You Will Do:

• Quantify value and return of investment, identify, promote and execute projects that provide common capabilities across business units in the context of Model-Based Engineering and Formal Methods.

• Coordinate with the business units to capture requirements, develop plans, and implement solutions aligned with the strategy.

• Lead specific projects to implement key capabilities focusing on the application of Formal Methods.

• Promote training and engagement at the SBU level of mature technologies

• Development of proficiency across Collins on topics related to Digital Engineering

• Market innovative technology offerings to external technology customers, both aligning technology development with customer priorities and influencing technology customer interests.

• Evaluate tools and system integration solutions, drive relationship and collaboration with technology providers aligned with defined architectures.

• Understand the requirements and drive the coordination of the development of solutions that ensure compliance to IP protection strategy and export control.

• Promote and establish training for a Formal Methods culture across multi-disciplines as well as with an industry partners.

• Represent Collins Advanced Methods Department on national and international working groups and industrial standard bodies.

• Although not the primary person responsible for the operation of the Department and for financial accounting for programs, this role has support responsibility for the execution of the selected projects and broad impact on the ability of the team to meet technical and financial commitments for program success.

• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience 

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined

• 5+ years experience with Model Based Engineering domain area and experienced in deploying it on representative programs

• 5+ years experience in advanced software, data modeling and architecture, model-based technology, Model-Based Systems Engineering, simulation, and virtual integration

• 5+ experience on tool architecture definition, tool prototype implementation and tool integration and automation solutionsSuperlative communication skills, both in-person, and over distances.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of digital engineering industry trends

• Understanding of Formal Methods technologies and algorithms

• Knowledge of Avionic Safety standards (DO-178C/DO-331, ARP, …)

• Demonstrated experience leading complex design efforts

• Experience managing cost and schedule performance in a deadline- and schedule-driven environment

• 5+ years experience with aerospace and defense products

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!  

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Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).  

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.  

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.  

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

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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