Associate Director, Chief Engineer – HBMAS Program (Contingent)

Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Job Description At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense 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.  C TX Collins is seeking an Associate Director-level Chief Engineer for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development Program. This position is contingent upon contract award. The Chief Engineer will lead a program with 49‑engineers executing an agile process, in multi-disciplinary matrixed organization, responsible for cloud-enabled software development, sustainment, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test/QA, integration, deployment, and field services. The program executes in a high-tempo Agile environment with continuous, direct engagement with AF DCGS stakeholders and operational users. The Chief Engineer defines technical strategy, drives iterative delivery, ensures cloud and data architecture integrity, and leads the modernization of mission applications that ingest, tag, audit, and protect critical intelligence data. THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding This candidate must have an active TS/SCI – Current security clearance. position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award. Sign-on Bonus Eligible What You Will Do Serve as the program’s top technical authority and be accountable for the program’s technical cost and schedule. Own system architecture, cloud strategy, modernization roadmap, and the technical baseline. Guide iterative Agile development, including sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and PI planning sessions. Direct engineering execution across software development, systems engineering, cyber engineering, DevSecOps, test/QA, design support, and field services. Lead customer-facing technical discussions, architecture reviews, and continuous coordination with AF DCGS engineering and operations teams. Oversee requirements, design, integration, verification, deployment, and sustainment activities. Manage program-level technical risks, opportunities, and performance measures. Mentor senior engineers, architects, product owners, and discipline leads. Qualifications You Must Have  Expertise in software-intensive systems, cloud architectures, secure data workflows, cyber engineering, and DevSecOps. Experience with classified operational systems. DoD 8570 IAT-II certification. 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. Active and transferable TS/SCI - Current clearance is required prior to start date U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer ​ Experience with AF DCGS or ISR mission systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or rapid capability fielding. Strong communication skills and ability to align technical execution with evolving customer needs. DoD 8570 IAT-II (Security+ or higher) Demonstrated success leading architecture decisions and modernizing mission capabilities 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 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 Eligible for relocation And more!  ​ Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for yo