Senior Principal Project Chief Engineer - AISD Non-Safety Routers (ONSITE)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite
About The Position
As the Project Chief Engineer for AISD Non-Safety Routers, you will lead the engineering execution of a critical program, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with program goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, manufacturing, and regulatory agencies, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Your role will directly impact the success of the program and future manufacturing capabilities. This is an onsite role that can be based in either Burnsville, Minnesota OR Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with project development in systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines.
- Experience managing projects, including planning and tracking project status, creating and managing schedules, cost plans, and reporting to leadership.
- Experience interfacing with manufacturing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of RLPM processes and practices.
- Aerospace industry experience is highly preferred
- Awareness of DO-254, DO-178C, and ARP4754A product and process development standards.
- Previous experience leading engineering teams.
- Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary engineering leader responsible for RLPM development activities.
- Act as the primary technical interface to manufacturing teams, program managers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure engineering accountability for meeting technical requirements and program scope, including cost and schedule commitments.
- Oversee and ensure adherence to engineering processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Liaise between Value Stream Leaders (VSL) and engineering Project Engineers (PEs) and Leads.
- Maintain Earned Value, financial management, and schedule maintenance for all related engineering activities.
- Manage risks and opportunities associated with engineering activities.
- Conduct Gate Reviews and define and drive the implementation of technical solutions.
- Support customer interactions and ensure alignment with regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
- Lead and support additional program activities as needed.
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 building
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
