Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (ONSITE)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader in advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense. Our Mission Systems business develops cutting-edge communications systems, computing solutions, sensors, cyber capabilities, and integrated mission technologies that support the warfighter. We are seeking a Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The OSS organization delivers next-generation open architecture products designed for rapid capability deployment and modular system integration. As a TPM, you will provide program leadership across multi-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment of schedule, cost, customer commitments, and program execution. You will partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management teams to deliver successful outcomes for our military customers.
Requirements
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and government program reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute complex technical programs
- Familiarity with Agile principles and methodologies
- Experience coordinating or supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, systems, etc.)
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers and external partners
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start date
- U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)
- Experience with MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, or similar tools
- Technical risk & opportunity management
- Agile leadership experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)
- Experience with bidding, estimating tools (SEER), and BOE development
- Familiarity with military CONOPS
- Design-to-cost, design-for-manufacturing background, or experience transitioning products to production
- Existing SAP clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead program planning and execution across the full development lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and contractual commitments
- Coordinate major engineering events and reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) by driving preparation, tracking action items, and ensuring cross-functional readiness
- Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and support required government reporting
- Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and opportunities, ensuring timely communication and decision-making
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to align engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders.
- Manage program schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and execution metrics
- Support bids and proposals, including BOEs, schedule development, and cost estimates
- Maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement, status reviews, and issue resolution
- Coach and mentor junior program managers in execution discipline and program leadership best practice
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 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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
