Pr. Software Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Engineers are the drivers behind execution. They connect program leadership with engineering teams, ensuring alignment, momentum, and results. In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional engineering efforts throughout the full design and development lifecycle, helping teams stay focused, coordinated, and moving toward a common goal. On this team, you will play a key role in advancing projects centered on Open System Architectures for the Department of Defense (DoD). These architectures represent a rapidly evolving set of industry standards designed to modernize how hardware and software systems integrate. By enabling standardized interfaces across communication, sensor, and mission data systems, Open System Architectures allow for faster development, easier integration, and more agile deployment of new capabilities. If you are energized by working at the forefront of technology, enjoy learning and applying emerging capabilities, and want to contribute to mission-critical solutions that support the defense of the U.S. and its allies, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Prior experience in EVM (Earned Value Management)
Prior Bid and proposal experience in Aerospace & Defense industries
Prior experience with project planning including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development using MS Project
Previous experience in risk and opportunity management
Scrum master and/or Product Owner experience
Prior experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
U.S. citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience in BMW (Bid Master Web)
Control/Cost Account Management (CAM)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Active Secret security clearance is preferred
DevSecOps concepts and software tools knowledge
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Work closely with a dedicated team of software engineers to manage work scope across multiple programs
Work with Integrated Product Team Leads Leads/Program Managers to ensure requirements are defined and understood, risks/opportunities are managed, and schedules/budgets are met
Exercise responsibility in choosing and meeting the technical, financial, and schedule targets of projects under limited supervision
Perform and manage Control Account Management (CAM) activities
Manage Integrate Master Schedules for the DevSecOps Scope
Create bid and proposal efforts in Bid Master Web (BMW)

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs