Senior Project Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

94d • $82,000 - $164,000

About The Position

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions. The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international. As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team, the Senior Project Engineer ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support. Typical test solutions custom designed electrical hardware as well as COTS components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and top-level products. Our ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently. You should have strong project execution, leadership, and critical thinking skills. You should also be passionate about performing data analysis for creating accurate bids and crafting attractive proposals. This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role collaborates closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships

Nice To Haves

• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule)
• Ensure project meets quality expectations
• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership
• Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams
• Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees