Associate Director, Design Certification Engineering (REMOTE)

Company: RTX
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124 Position Role Type: Remote 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 The Design Certification Engineering Group is seeking an experienced Associate Director Systems Engineer to support Avionics certification programs. This would be in the Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) discipline. The candidate is expected to have product or system certification experience in this AEH discipline. This position includes review and approval of certification compliance data, interface with customers, suppliers, and external certification authorities, and hands-on work with engineering teams to provide guidance in the development of and adherence to certification-related processes. This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa but working remote is a possibility for the right candidate. What you will do: Serve as a compliance evaluator, to review hardware engineering artifacts to find compliance to the applicable systems guidance, standards, and regulations including but not limited to TSOs, DO-254, DO-297, Advisory Circulars, Foreign Certification Memos, etc. Serve as compliance approver to formally approve engineering artifacts for compliance to the applicable guidance, standards, and regulations. Work with engineering to resolve findings of non-compliance to the applicable guidance, standards, and regulations. Provide certification interface with customers, design specialists, suppliers and subcontracts, allocating compliance demonstration expectations . Mentor engineering during the development of detailed planning in the context of a program team, including customization of development processes. Provide independent assessment of airworthiness process adherence. Assure that project planning is accomplished to the appropriate level of fidelity and that development teams are following appropriate processes. Understand and utilize internal processes, methods and tools for review and approval of engineering artifacts for compliance. Understand current development and documentation processes and techniques. Review metrics and defect trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements. Recommend new approaches , tools and techniques that drive continuous improvement in development, review and approval processes. Maintain awareness of technology within the domains of their area of expertise and develop technology strategies for the domains in the area of expertise. Complete recurrent training expectations applicable for finding compliance to guidance, standards, and regulations. Qualifications you must have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience. U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 8 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including up to 4 years of educational experience. Must have passed or be able to pass the TSO Compliance Representative (TCR) application/selection process to be nominated by Avionics Certification and authorized as a compliance approver. Have significant domain knowledge and knowledge of products, systems and applicable regulatory requirements for hardware. May be considered a domain specialist or a generalist in multiple domains and/or systems areas of expertise. What we offer: 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! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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. *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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. Learn More & Apply Now! As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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