Senior Principal Systems Engineer - MilAv OPAS Project Lead (Hybrid)
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 is currently seeking a qualified candidate for an experienced project lead in our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The teams within the department are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customers, our products, and our people (that means you). Role is hybrid in either Cedar Rapids, IA or Huntsville, AL, but remote is possible based on candidate. This position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30am to 4:30pm workday, or beyond a 40-hour work week. Product Summary: FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) - Our software products are used to support not only navigation, flight planning, and guidance with our MFMS-1000 solution, but also hazard avoidance in real time as part of our Avoidance Re-Router (ARR-7000), including a software layer in a distributed, layered architecture (like the FACE Technical Standard) responsible for moving data between applications our Transport Segment Services (TSS) and which are being deployed on a variety of emerging platforms and next generation pursuits.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
- DO-178 or similar certification-based development experience.
- Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry
- AGILE development experience
- Project Management, Earned Value, and Risk Management experience
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
Responsibilities
- This job is unique in that it is a technical project manager role with oversite of both program and internal project scope for the ARR-7000, MFMS-1000, and TSS Product Lines.
- Leading a cross-functional team daily and coordinating regularly with engineering and project management to ensure success of the product and program.
- Lead quality, cost, scheduling, and scope while navigating the various team dynamics present.
- Working with each products architect, the VSL, and business development to define the product line roadmaps and drive for funding to ensure the product line is ready for the next mission as a function of AOP/SFP planning.
- Demonstrated time management skills - ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and coordinate work.
- Succeed while leading in a team environment.
- Manage work-processes, optimization methods, and risk management tools for large or complex projects.
- Monitors budgets, cost, effectiveness, and reliability of activities and make recommendations to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and ensure that standards are met.
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
- Relocation assistance may be available for this role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
