Project Engineer / Technical Project Manager - P2 Special Programs

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Engineer Project Engineer (PE) / Technical Program Manager (TPM) for a Team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position is responsible for leading the engineering team to support and deploy mission critical capabilities to the warfighter. As part of Collins Mission Systems, we specialize in developing advanced communications systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The candidate will have unique opportunities to work directly with our military customers, engineering and program management teams, systems, hardware, and software engineers that are leading experts in their fields. As a PE, you will be tasked with leading product development cycles and integrating with multi-functional teams. Successful candidates will be responsible for performing under limited supervision all tasks normally associated with the Project Engineer discipline, including bid and proposal work, operating budgets, management of program schedules and financial terms/conditions of contract. Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. This role is onsite in Cadar Rapids, Iowa. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering team, leadership and customers.
Experience in avionics systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces would be beneficial.
EVM experience and familiarity with government reporting requirements for earned value
Experience acting as of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value
Experience in technical risk & opportunity management
Experience in Leading Bid and Proposals for Defense TINA compliant bids
Proposal support experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Familiarity with Agile processes/methodologies
Understanding of Engineering, support for Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Firmware development and collaboration
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA
Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles
Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products)
Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management
Understanding of military concepts of operations or Data, Displays and Controls

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technology and engineering focal point for leadership and the customer on various programs
Responsible to guide engineering development in accordance with the Management Systems, Engineering Process, requirements, budget, and schedule.
Develops and monitors 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.
Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis on assigned programs
Lead development, planning and executing SETR events (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc)
Define and manage technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans
Provide guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems
Work to influence within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures within the organization
Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals
Works with resource managers to ensure that the project is appropriately staffed.

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