Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•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. The Engineering Project Assistant is responsible for providing onsite hardware development support for Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP). You will be responsible for assisting engineers with ordering and kitting parts, coordinating builds, managing short lead time requests, creating and managing parts tracking spreadsheets, working with purchasing to obtain quotes and lead times, coordinating shipments, working with Customer Owned Property, and other general support as requested within the hardware engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, proactive, able to work with engineering to meet multiple deadlines, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a proven multi-tasker with a strong attention to detail.

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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and O365 Outlook
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint
Written and verbal communication skills
Experience with SAP, Ariba, Master
Organizational skills
Highly detail oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment
Ability to receive work from peers, engineers and managers
Able to retain information quickly
Proactive self-starter
Knowledge of Customer Owned Property procedures

Responsibilities

Coordinate all RCAST hardware material change requests
Manage new material added in RCAST to be approved for Information Systems
Work with security to create IS tags
Maintain JIRA records on IS for all deployed hardware and test fixtures
Track assets and audit material in labs
Act as POC for new hardware. Coordinate distribution of material and IS tags to the correct contacts
JIRA usage/status management. Maintain JIRA with asset location, owner, use case, functional status, etc.
Order hardware and kit parts. Track lead status through procurement
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
Facilitate meetings with hardware suppliers
Assist program engineering with OPSEC briefings
Lead hardware PREP reviews and submit SCL releases

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs