Senior Business Development Manager– Ejection Seating (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-01-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Collins is looking to hire a Business Development Senior Manager in support of our Ejection Seat business. The ideal candidate will be a previous military pilot and have current relationships in the Air Force and previous experience of interacting with existing customers to identify their future needs and provide accurate and timely internal forecasts for existing products. This position will require frequent interaction with program-level personnel to understand their needs across multiple value streams and product lines. Candidate will be responsible for preparing and briefing internal gate reviews on their assigned product lines.

Position is in Colorado Springs, CO, however, will consider remote for exceptional candidates.

What You Will Do

• The successful candidate will work with a cross-functional and enterprise team of business development and marketing professionals in conjunction with program management and engineering leads, to identify and pursue new business from existing customers within their assigned portfolios

• Day-to-day activity includes gathering information from customers and updating forecasts within planning tools

• Prepare and present preliminary gate reviews for new business opportunities within assigned product lines

• Be a trusted source of information for existing and upcoming business opportunities within their assigned product lines

• Develops and maintains excellent customer relationships, acts as the voice of the customer within our organization

• Comfortable briefing senior level stakeholders

• Normally receives minimal supervision on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments

• Supports the ACES Ejection Seats business activities both Original Equipment and Aftermarket. Serves as a voice to internal and external customers and Mission Systems leadership 

• Supports business development activities both internal and external customers to include, proposals, quotes, demos, trade shows, metrics and other activities as assigned

• Supports developing customer relationships, business development strategies, resolution of key customer issues, and strategic growth opportunities for the original equipment/aftermarket ejection seat business

• Builds external customer and internal customer relationships to strategically align and meet customer's needs

• Inform leadership on key ejection seating trends, segment risks and opportunities   

• Prepare and deliver data, metrics and communications regarding segment/project status to customers, management and others. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and facilitation of formal business development reviews   

• Familiarity with potential customers within the ejection seating portfolio

• Travel - Approximately 10-15% of travel may be required to include domestic and international

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Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

• Must have Military Aerospace Experience with familiarity of ejection seating projects/programs

• Experience in customer relationships, optimally in military ejection seat segment

​Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to customers and to all levels of an organization

• Strong drive for results in a matrix organization

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task amidst rapid change

• Ability to apply complex problem-solving techniques and critical thinking in support of assignments

• Military pilot with experience flying on our seats

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. ​

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. ​

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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