Implementation Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

 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 Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Networks and Messaging Services support over 1,500 aviation customers transmitting over 75 million messages per day across the Aviation community. We are currently seeking an Implementation Lead with a passion for aviation to join the Messaging Implementation Engineering Team.

The candidate will work directly with Engineering Manager, Program Management, Customers and Technical Engineering leads across multiple disciplines and supporting groups. The candidate will support our Messaging team with implementing / modifying / configuring / testing / documenting airline middleware messaging connections and routing between Collins Aerospace - CAS airline message services and customer end systems.

What You Will Do

Configure software applications and services using Java/JavaScript.

Manage multiple global customers facing implementation and migration projects/tasks.

Partner with the operations team to troubleshoot customer issues and provide written responses to questions.

Provide technical advice to internal sales, product and service delivery teams.

Work directly with our internal and external customers for troubleshooting and service support.

Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage workloads of varying complexity.

Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively assess issues and identify solutions.

Participate in on‑call rotation duties to provide after‑hours support as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Experience with messaging systems / protocols / messaging formats such as Type B and ICAO messaging formats.

Project management skills and experience.

Experience with Commercial Airline / Global Distribution Service operational messaging.

Experience interacting with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated experience managing deadlines and troubleshooting issues in a positive and engaging manner.

Expreience working independently and in an international, cross-functional team environment.

Experience troubleshooting and resolving system and connectivity issues.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with IBM WebSphere MQ (MQSeries) middleware messaging and queuing.

PMP or equivalent certification.

High-level understanding and knowledge of core networking, subnetting, firewalls, VPN, AWS connect.

Network and/or routing configuration experience.

Role Type

*Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

And more!

Learn More and Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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