Principal Project Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems is dedicated to enhancing training capability and realism, enabling U.S. warfighters and international partners to “train like you fight.” Our ACTT engineering team develops cutting-edge products for cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications supporting threat and weapon simulations. Our complex systems allow military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the hazards or expense of firing real weapons. We design secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, taking them from concept to accreditation, factory production, and installation. Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer-facing role
Experience with the development, integration, test, installation, and support of military networking equipment, avionics, or radios
Background as a CAM using earned value management
Experience in Agile Project Management
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; action-oriented problem solver
Current DoD Secret (or above) security clearance preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering effort to develop new technologies and support customer needs.
Build strong relationships, effectively influence, and communicate with team members, suppliers, and internal and external customers
Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, including planning, managing, and communicating project cost, schedule, and risk to support program earned value metrics, while mentoring other CAMs
Coordinate the preparation of bids and proposals
Manage multiple competing tasks and balance priorities
Travel up to 20%

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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!