Principal Avionics Project Engineer - FOMAX 7 (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

19d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

This Project Engineer role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the FOMAX 7 program by leading engineering activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in ensuring technical requirements are met, program scope is maintained, and engineering processes are followed. This is an onsite role that can be based in either Burnsville, Minnesota OR Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s 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.
Experience in project development within systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines.
Experience managing projects, including planning and tracking project status, creating and managing schedules, cost plans, reporting to leadership, and interfacing with manufacturing teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RLPM (Resource Leveling Project Management).
Aerospace industry experience is highly preferred
Awareness of DO-254, DO-178C, and ARP4754A product and process development standards.
Experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day development activities for the FOMAX 7 program.
Serve as the technical interface to the Project Chief Engineer and engineering teams.
Ensure engineering accountability for meeting technical requirements and program scope.
Maintain and manage the program schedule.
Ensure compliance with established engineering processes.
Act as a liaison between the Project Chief Engineer and engineering teams.
Assist in tracking Earned Value, financial management, and schedule maintenance for engineering activities.
Manage risk and opportunity for related engineering activities.
Lead and support the program as needed, including tasks outside the defined scope.

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
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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