Associate Director - Strategic Deterrence Campaign (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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 Systems Architect to support systems engineering and integration efforts on the Strategic Deterrence campaign under the JADC2 integration cell. In this role, you will work across multi-domain architectures, integrating communications, command and control, and cybersecurity systems for strategic defense applications.

You will collaborate with government customers, internal cross-functional teams, and industry partners to ensure seamless integration of advanced capabilities that directly support the strategic mission of deterrence and readiness.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert on system architecture, integration, and requirements for JADC2-related solutions.

• Proactively engage with customers, stakeholders, and DoD representatives to understand their needs and priorities, ensuring technical compliance and delivering mission success with a focus on exceeding expectations.

• Drive system-level engineering activities including CONOPS development, trade studies and product definition.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware and software, to achieve integrated system solutions.

• Participate in demonstration and experimentation activities at government-sponsored exercises to show JADC2 capabilities.

• Guide implementation of modular open systems architecture (MOSA), AI/ML Solutions and resilient communications frameworks to meet DOD mission needs.

• Analyze mission needs and develop technical roadmaps that advance strategic deterrence capabilities.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• This position requires up to 50% travel

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

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher.

• Minimum of 10+ years experience in systems engineering or defense systems integration, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

• Proven experience supporting JADC2-aligned programs or Strategic Deterrence-related initiatives (e.g., NC3, ICBM modernization, space C2).

• Strong knowledge of military C4ISR systems, cybersecurity principles, and mission assurance frameworks.

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and relevant standards (e.g., DoDAF, MIL-STD, NIST).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Expertise in advanced networking, edge processing, AI/ML for decision support, space-based communication systems, high frequency or very low frequency communications.

• Experience working in joint or interagency environments with cross-domain integration requirements.

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

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.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: