Principal Hardware Project Engineer A2G (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USA

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 companys 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:

None/Not Required

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Principal Hardware Project Engineer to join the exciting development of a next-generation processing solution in Cedar Rapids IA. We are focused on applying this solution across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety-critical commercial and military applications. Our teamis responsible forthe development certification and sustainment of these data and graphics processing solutions.

We are looking for a strong leader with an action-oriented mindset whocan evaluateindividual and project performance whileanticipatingchanges. This role will involvea high levelof collaborationtobuild and enhance development teams whileoperatingwith ability to put together a high-fidelity bid is also critical to this role with the established skill/discipline of capturing high quality scope & ROADS in written form.

What You Will Do:

• You will serve as the hardware engineering lead overseeing all aspects of cost schedule and technical execution for the A2G program from pursuit and bidding to planning execution and sustainment.
• You will coordinate with hardware architects peer engineers manufacturing and customers to ensure compliance with certification standards such as DO-254 and AC20-152A.
• You will apply earned value management (EV) and risk management principles to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals.
• You will lead cross-functional engineering teams of varying experience levels and guide the development of PCB designs layouts and processor-based architectures.
• You willrepresentthe hardware team in customer-facing roles including bids proposals and technical presentations whilemaintaininga focus on Design-to-Cost (DTC) optimization.
• 10% travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• How to develop and transition high-performance processing hardware from concept to manufacturing in a safety-critical environment.
• How to balance affordability with system performance while supporting certification standards like DO-254 and AC20-152A.
• How to lead multifunctional teams and partners across disciplines including software program management and customer organizations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Current or prior experience leading large cross-functional hardware teams/engineers.
• Experience with technical project management including earned value (EV) risk management and customer engagement.
• Experience with relevant certification requirements: TSO MIL-STD DO-160 DO-254 AC20-152A DO-178B/C DO-297 ARP4754A.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing processor-based hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of Design-to-Cost (DTC) strategies and transitioning products to manufacturing environments.
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success balancing performance cost and certification in regulated environments.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

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.

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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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