Product Manager - Supplier Designed Equipment; Electronics

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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 is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead a portfolio of Commercial and Military Supplier Designed Equipment (SDE) electronics products. This role owns the product family’s lifecycle end-to-end — from development and production through long‑term performance in the field. You will drive strategy, financial outcomes, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness while ensuring the product line reliably delivers on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will have strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with customer and senior leadership and demonstrate the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

• Product Lifecycle Ownership
• Lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the full product lifecycle, encompassing development, production, sustainment, field performance, and end‑of‑life management.
• Ensure readiness for future production capacity and lifecycle cost targets.
• Financial Accountability
• Own pricing strategy and profitability outcomes for the product line.
• Oversee and prioritize funding for continuous improvement initiatives (yield, reliability, cost improvements).
• Customer & Stakeholder Interface
• Serve as the primary accountable customer interface for the product family.
• Determine production output allocation across competing customer orders.
• Strategy & Roadmap
• Own development and execution of the new product and technology roadmap.
• Travel 10-20% as business requires.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Program or product management experience
• Qualifications We Prefer Experience with program management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls and earned value management Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques and technical requirements Knowledge of aerospace contracts Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations preparation Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing and program management Applied theory level knowledge of the management system.

• 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…