Date Posted:
2026-11-09
Country:
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…