Date Posted:
2024-08-26 Country:
Ireland Location:
LOC9008: Collins Aerospace Ireland limited, 4th Floor, Penrose Business Center, Penrose Wharf, Cork - Ireland Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Are you a visionary? Are you action-oriented? Are you innovative?

If the answer to these three questions is YES, then we need you to create and transition advanced aeronautical communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) technologies as part of the Applied Research & Technology (ART) organization here at Collins Aerospace. You will get the opportunity to drive strategy and project execution that will lead us into the future.

With technical staff located in the US, Europe, and Asia, we work side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of aerospace. As a technical leader, you will lead the global team in creating innovative CNS solutions for our global commercial aviation stakeholders.

The Applied Research & Technology organization in Cork, Ireland, seeks an Associate Director with demonstrated technical expertise in next generation commercial aviation CNS technologies to lead our Connected Systems group. As a technology leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for project execution, technology ideation through transition, and professional development of technical staff. As a member of the ART leadership, the successful candidate will also contribute to strategic planning, business development, and engagement with our internal and external stakeholders. Our partners include the global Collins Engineering & Technology organization, leading universities, innovative small businesses, and industry peers. Our customers include the Collins businesses as well as external government research organizations and global public/private partnerships.

What YOU will do:

• Identify, promote and oversee the execution of projects applicable to multiple lines of business
• Lead, define and communicate the long-term strategy for connected and networking technologies coordinated across the company
• Work with the business leaders to capture operational CNS concepts and requirements, and develop operating plans and implement solutions aligned with the strategy
• Promote training and engagement of the technical staff
• Oversee the development and demonstration of technology prototypes supporting technology transition to Collins business units
• Market innovative technology offerings to external technology customers, both aligning technology development with customer priorities and influencing technology customer interests
• Represent Collins on national and international working groups and industrial standard bodies as appropriate

What YOU will learn:

• Insight into advanced communications research that will enhance your technical acumen, leadership and professional development
• Methods to mature and transition communication technologies in a connected aviation ecosystem – making travel more reliable, safe, efficient and enjoyable

Education & Experience:

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience

Skills you must have:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in CNS-related research & development, including driving early-stage concepts through to technology transition. This could include experience in areas such as communication waveforms, protocols, and communications network design, including space-based systems, ground-based or airborne radar system design, satellite-based or other navigation technologies, or related domains or technologies
• Experience managing cost and schedule performance in a deadline schedule driven environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Leadership experiences mentoring senior and junior engineers
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time

Skills we Value:

• Understanding of technologies relevant to CNS technologies and systems specifically deployed in aeronautics and aviation domains
• Knowledge of aerospace and communications standards (SAE, AIAA, ICAO, …)
• Relevant experience in or with an aerospace business

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence 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 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.

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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.


Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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