Prin Engineer, Project Engineering

RTXCarlsbad, CA
$118,300 - $224,900Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace Optronics, we design and develop high precision optical systems for space and airborne environments and visual displays systems for simulator and body-worn environments. As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for driving the successful execution of these high-impact technical programs. This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge, exceptional program management expertise, and strong communication skills. They will represent Collins in customer meetings and will brief program status to senior leadership within the organization. The candidate must possess a solid technical background and be able to guide the team to resolution when facing complex technical challenges. They must have experience managing project schedules, budgets and resources, in addition to scope, risks and opportunities.

Requirements

  • 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
  • At least 8 years of professional experience in all aspects of technical project management
  • Experience in program management principles, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience with delivering technical projects through the entire product development lifecycle
  • Experience with earned value management, budget, and cost control
  • Experience with risk and opportunity management
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 10 years of experience
  • Project Management experience
  • At least 5 years of experience with earned value management
  • Prior experience with precision optical or visual display products is highly desired.
  • Experience with spaceborne, airborne, or ruggedized optical and/or visual display systems
  • Familiarity with cleanroom practices, electro-optical, opto-mechanical and/or optical assembly techniques and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, and final delivery of technical programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhering to quality standards
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project and program plans, including scope, budget, resource allocation, risks, opportunities, detailed project schedules, and customer deliverables
  • Build strong relationships, effectively influence and communicate with team members, suppliers, internal and external customers and other key stakeholders
  • Manage multiple projects and competing tasks and balance priorities among team members
  • Lead the preparation of bid and proposals efforts in accordance with Collins Aerospace processes, including generation of all bid artifacts

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
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligible
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