Principal Project Engineer, Avionics FPGA/ASIC (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer directs and oversees all phases of Avionics FPGA/ASIC programs from inception to completion, coordinating all technical, administrative, and operational aspects. In this highly visible role, you will represent Collins as the primary engineering customer contact and work across different internal and external functions to drive program tasks and activities. You will provide program level technical support to lead root cause and corrective action in support of any issues across the project/program.

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
Experience working with cross functional teams
Understanding of project management methodologies.
Experience using project management software and tools (MS Office and/or MS Project etc.).
Experience communicating and presenting data and program updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds, located throughout the world and matrixed into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
Experience leading projects from project planning to completion
Experience using Jira, Jama solutions during product development
Preferred experience working in the aerospace and/or defense industries
Experience with DO-254 processes and design assurance activities for ASIC, FPGA, and/or SoPC developments.

Responsibilities

Develops project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggests appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.
Drives the integrated project team to the integrated master schedule and works to maintain that schedule with the project planner.
Pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
Performs critical path analysis and prepares and implements work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Conducts meetings, consolidates, and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).
Creation of DO-254 DAL-A certification artifacts for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH).
Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
Participates and leads process improvement pursuits.
Participate in FAA SOI audits.
Create engineering bids and support RFIs and RFPs
Manages procurement of hardware to meet program schedule and budget.
Communicate well with a wide variety of individuals including Engineering, Program Management, internal leadership and customers.
Provides technical guidance and leadership to the project team.
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are met.
Perform other duties as required.

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
And more!
May be eligible for relocation.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.