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Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

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

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced business development professional to serve as Associate Director, Business Development within the Advanced Structures business. This role will lead business development activities across the Advanced Structures portfolio, with responsibility for developing and executing growth strategies, identifying and shaping new opportunities, and expanding Collins Aerospace's position across commercial aerospace and defense markets. This is a P6 Associate Director-level individual contributor role requiring expert-level business development experience and the ability to operate with significant independence.

What You Will Do

• Develop, recommend, and execute business development and growth strategies for the High Temperature Composites business with direct impact on long-term business results

• Identify, shape, and capture new opportunities that expand Collins' position as a merchant supplier of carbon/carbon materials, components, and related technologies

• Serve as a lead business development interface for complex and strategic prospects, developing long-term relationships with aerospace and defense OEMs, primes, government customers, and strategic partners

• Influence executive and business leadership on market strategy, customer engagement, competitive positioning, investment priorities, and pursuit strategies

• Lead early-stage opportunity shaping, customer engagement, capture strategy, competitive assessment, and business case development for complex strategic opportunities

• Spearhead major pursuit and bid activities, coordinating cross-functional teams through proposal development, customer engagement, negotiation, and contract award

• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and other functions to develop customer solutions and executable pursuit and capture strategies

• Work with customers to understand emerging requirements and develop product, technology, and business solutions for future programs

• Identify and pursue U.S. Government funding opportunities supporting technology maturation, qualification, and production readiness, including opportunities through DoD, DARPA, AFRL, ONR, Army, Navy, NASA, and other applicable agencies

• Identify and develop opportunities to leverage HTC capabilities across RTX businesses and programs

• Maintain market and competitive intelligence related to advanced materials, carbon/carbon technologies, propulsion, defense, and space applications and translate insights into actionable business strategies

• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities and provide leadership visibility into opportunity status, customer priorities, competitive dynamics, and recommended actions

• Support customer engagement, opportunity development, and capture activities for Collins Aerospace Wheels & Brakes and Landing Gear businesses as required

• Represent Collins Aerospace with customers, industry partners, government organizations, and at relevant industry events and trade shows

• Operate as a recognized thought leader in business development, providing guidance on opportunity development, capture strategy, and business development best practices

• Travel up to 30% to support customer engagement, industry events, and business development activities

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Experience with carbon/carbon, ceramic matrix composites, high-temperature materials, or other advanced aerospace materials

• Experience developing new aerospace and defense applications for emerging technologies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with U.S. Government R&D and acquisition processes

• Established relationships within aerospace primes or propulsion system OEMs

• Experience developing and executing merchant supplier or new-market growth strategies

• Experience with aerospace Wheels & Brakes, Landing Gear, or related Landing Systems products

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!​

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*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.

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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 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.

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