RTX

Program Manager – Engine Control Systems Technology

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Windsor Locks • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $101,000 - $203,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead the planning and execution of ECS technology programs, ensuring critical technical, schedule, and cost milestones are achieved.
  • Serve as the programmatic leader for engine demonstration and technology maturation efforts, including engine testing support.
  • Provide leadership and coordination to project leads and internal design engineering teams developing advanced ECS concepts.
  • Identify and secure cross-functional resources required to successfully execute internally funded and strategic technology programs.
  • Manage program budgets, resource plans, and spend forecasting for internally funded R&D initiatives.
  • Act as a strong advocate for ECS technology programs, identifying synergies, efficiencies, and collaboration opportunities across Power & Controls.
  • Drive R&D activities from early concept generation through execution, adoption, and readiness for insertion into future products.
  • Develop and influence long-term technology insertion strategies, partnering with technical leads to gain senior leadership and customer alignment.
  • Manage programs across multiple technical disciplines, including electronics, mechanical power conversion, sustainability, and thermal management.
  • Support business pursuits, innovation initiatives, and next-generation readiness activities within the ECS Innovation Office.

Requirements

  • 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Engineering or strong technical background enabling effective engagement with design and test teams.
  • Experience leading multi-functional, integrated product development teams, including task planning and execution to cost and schedule.
  • Familiarity with Engine Control Systems and/or complex aerospace systems.
  • Experience supporting engine testing, demonstrations, or technology readiness advancement.
  • Advanced technical or business degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS) principles.
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
program managementengine testingtechnology maturationbudget managementresource planningR&D managementEarned Value Managementelectronicsmechanical power conversionthermal management
Soft skills
leadershipcoordinationadvocacycollaborationinfluencecommunicationstrategic planningproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkinnovation
Certifications
Advanced DegreeMSMBA