Date Posted:

2026-03-12

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-179 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 179

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Job Description:

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced product Strategy Director to lead the Resilient Connectivity Pillar of the Connected Battlespace Strategy that will drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage for Mission Systems. The role requires an extensive background in military tactical networks and communications including the use of commercial capabilities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, inform investment priorities, and develop gap closure plans to ensure long-term success delivering persistent, resilient communications in contested and denied environments.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Resilient Connectivity pillar within the Connected Battlespace Strategy

• Investment Strategy: Responsible for Mission Systems Financial Planning (SFP) investment planning and alignment to inform the overall investment strategy

• Pillar and Segment Strategies: Develop pillar strategies to guide decision-making and strategic priorities

• Strategic Planning and Analytics: Lead pillar strategic planning efforts and support Collins-level analytics and strategic development activities to ensure alignment with corporate objectives

• Technology and Segment Gap Analysis: Conduct Mission Systems level technology and segment gap analyses to identify areas for improvement, innovation, and growth opportunities

• Executive Communications: Support executive communications related to strategy, including preparing materials for leadership presentations, board meetings, and other key engagements

• Comprehensive Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives and enhance market positioning

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active or Existing Secret or Top Secret Clearance preferred

• Primarily experience working in the Pillar-domain

• Resilient Connectivity experience preferred

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!

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**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 to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products​

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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. ​

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

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

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