Business Development Lead

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NY-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

Join us as a Business Development Lead – Lighting Products. In this hands-on role, you will drive growth in our portfolio by building customer relationships, leading the pursuit-to-order process, and coordinating technical, financial, and negotiation strategies. Proven results in business development or high-performance achievements in aerospace are preferred. Strong communication, collaboration, and commercial acumen are essential to succeed in this results-driven position.

What You Will Do

• Business and market segment development for all lighting products.

• Prime customer focus will be for Boeing and others as directed or as needed by business requirements

• Customer facing and selling and/ or opportunity/ pursuit role responsible for acquisition of new accounts and maintenance of existing accounts.

• Pursues and develops leads for new customers, expands business, responds to proposal requests from customers and develops proposals for presentation to customers.

• Works with customers and internal teams to develop product specs and solutions for future projects.

• Initiation of the necessary internal processes for the preparation of quotations

• Coordinates, organizes and leads the proposal team from kick-off through contract award.

• Plans and executes all proposal development activities and deliverables, while ensuring a successful and disciplined execution of best practices RLPM process.

• Representation of the company externally and within the various internal departments

• Market observation and development of new market strategies

• Owns “Go To Market Plans” for product families

• Designs and executes marketing and sales strategies, policies, and programs for company products.

• Participation in trade fairs and other presentation events

• Independent and self-responsible development and/or maintenance, as well as strategic development of customer relationships

• Participation and management of technical and commercial meetings with customers

• Customer-facing role with up to 20% travel to support customers and key program activities.

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

• Aerospace industry experience with direct customer-facing engagement and product support, including managing client relationships.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• University degree in the field of engineering, industrial engineering, project management, finance or a comparable qualification

• Professional experience in one or more areas: business development,  project management, program management, engineering or finance.

• Experience with Collins RLPM process

• Experience with MS Office package

• Knowledge of international contracting / contract reviews

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! 

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

*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.

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 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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