Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This Engineering Project Assistant provides onsite support to hardware engineering teams for Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP). The Engineering Project Assistant will deliver administrative and project coordination support by managing procurement and kitting activities, tracking project tasks, coordinating documentation, overseeing peer review processes, preparing shipping documentation, and collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a proactive, good communicator, self‑starting professional who is detail‑oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple deadlines, and maintains strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Requirements

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
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
Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and O365 Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience with tools including SAP, JIRA, Confluence, PREP, SharePoint, Ariba, and Master
Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment
Experience assisting engineers and managers
Experience with Customer Owned Property procedures
Inventory management
Experience with customer support and service preferred

Responsibilities

Track assets including management of engineering supplies
Serve as access focal for engineering teams
Lead peer reviews in PREP
Track CDRL deliveries to customers
Order hardware and kit parts
Track lead status through procurement
Support weekly hardware status meetings
JIRA: Support Risk & Opportunity reviews and lead weekly CCB meetings
Facilitate document releases in SCL
Create delivery documents and coordinate with shipping department to ensure successful delivery of product
Work with Customer Owner Property for inductions and consumption of material including ordering and tracking
Hand carry material between sites as needed

Benefits

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