Section Manager​/HW Lead, Precision Nav​/ATNAVICS; Onsite

Section Manager/HW Lead, Precision Nav/ATNAVICS (Onsite)

Join the Collins Aerospace team in Marlborough, MA as a Hardware Engineering Section Manager/IPTL responsible for leading the Hardware Design section within the Precision Navigation Hardware department.

Location: MA803:
Marlborough, MA Building 3, 1001 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA

Date Posted:

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship

Required:

Yes, only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Oversee and provide leadership on all programs (primarily Atnavics) within the section, including monthly program reviews and quarterly Estimate At Complete (EAC) reviews.
• Serve as the hardware lead for proposal estimation and writing, including Basis of Estimates (certification required).
• Review and approve all proposals for new work within the section.
• Perform special assignments as required by the Department Manager.
• Lead cross‑functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Oversee the design, development, integration, and testing of hardware systems to meet program requirements and customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with program milestones and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to ensure program success.
• Drive engineering excellence by ensuring adherence to technical standards, quality processes, and best practices.
• Support the performance and career development of all section members, providing feedback and ensuring adequate resources.
• Display strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• 10+ years experience in mechanical or electrical design, documentation, and fabrication of DoD and/or FAA programs.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience (or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience).
• Broad-based hardware engineering background.
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of system integration and COTS integration.
• Experience with program cost and schedule monitoring and reporting (EVMS).
• Strong team building and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• 5+ years experience in task management or other lead role on medium–large development jobs.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience as an IPT or CPT Lead.
• EVMS certification and experience with similar budget tracking systems.
• Demonstrated technical and cost proposal experience with knowledge of bid metrics and costing.
• Experience successfully managing cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance required.
• Qualified Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist or equivalent.
• Experience with air traffic control or weather system hardware.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto insurance, critical illness and group legal coverage.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Employee assistance plan and wellness programs.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual visits and other health benefits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc second opinion program and more.

Compensation: $124,000 – $250,000 USD (depending on experience).

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