Principal Project Engineer Test Engineering Design Services (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 106

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customerstoughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Test Engineering Design Services team seeks a Project Engineer with the desire to learn grow and lead a talented team of engineers. The Project Engineer engages in all phases of a program life cycle from pursuit bidding and program planning to execution delivery and project close-out. Throughout a program the Project Engineer performs the roles of customer and/or engineering advocate internal/external point of contact technical leader cost account manager schedule planner risk and opportunity facilitator and program reporter.

Our Test Engineering team designs builds and deploys sophisticated testing solutions for product engineering manufacturing and repair depots both internal to Collins and to external domestic and international customers. We work with a vast array of complex products so designing a multi-rack test solution blends creativity with technology to ensure end-product integrity before customer delivery. Testing these products can require leading edge equipment with high-speed connectivity for rapid efficient complete and automated test execution. Every type of engineering that goes into end products applies to test engineering development.

What You Will Do

• Application of integrated project management technical consistent process earned value and risk management techniques

• Reviewing and understanding customer requirements and statements of work to determine project scope

• Leading Test Engineering bid efforts which may include the development of a work breakdown structure a bid kickoff presentation the bid a bid review presentation and the bid delivery

• Developing a program execution plan involving coordination between the Test Engineering team and external organizations

• Executing a project which meets requirements budget schedule and quality goals

• Lead coordinate develop and present project reviews with the team and customers

• Creating and reviewing technical documents for submittal to customers

• Tracking reporting and analyzing earned value metrics to understand program performance and to recommend staffing and/or schedule adjustments based on these metrics

• Advocating for project staffing

• Fostering a one-team environment within the team and across organizational boundaries as a major key to project and personal success

• Promoting an atmosphere of excitement engagement and fun on a program

• Minimal travel may be required

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

• Must have a bachelors degree in Software Engineering Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) applications

Qualifications We Prefer

• Engineering experience with more than one phase of a program life cycle as a Systems Hardware and/or Software Engineer

• Experience estimating and planning engineering work for a team and/or self

• Experience and/or exposure to project control methods such as establishing baselines and change management

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills presentation skills and leadership skills

• Stress tolerance - maintaining a calm and positive outlook during stressful situations

• Customer service orientation: providing customers with quality experiences and establishing and maintaining effective relationships

• Experience with the following is highly desired: Microsoft Project Jira Subversion

• Some experience with test equipment and a production environment is beneficial

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 employerretirement 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 lifeand 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across theworld and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilianmilitary and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again andagain.

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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