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# Implementation Lead (Onsite)

- **Company:** Collins Aerospace
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Middleware, Global Distribution Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f71be29ffe1bcb99

## About the Role

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., * 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.

## Description

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.