Senior Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Cedar Rapids, IA

291d • $40,000 - $82,000

About The Position

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. The EPA will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira/Confluence
• Experience with Team Center
• Agile development background

Responsibilities

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications
• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase
• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle
• Performs project non-technical duties
• Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams
• Edits format of software/systems documentation
• Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation
• Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance
• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools
• Generate reports as required
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools
• Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process
• Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels
• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED