Sr Principal Engineer - Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

2d•Onsite

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 Project Engineer is an integral part of a team of professionals who works together with an integrated team that are committed to growing and working together in this fast-moving company. The Project Engineer establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. The Project Engineer collaborates across functions including project management and planning, project teams and line management. The Project Engineer coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts.

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
Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership
Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Currently holds a DoD Top Secret security clearance
Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experience
Progression in design, test, and fabrication of electrical systems which include hardware and software components
Experience using Agile methodologies to deliver capabilities.
History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodology
Prior Cost Account Manager experience
Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations
Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization
Strong Design Integration skills
Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.
Strong understanding of manufacturing & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Understanding of the configuration management process
Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS
Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
Responsible for managing the technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10) or a larger program (20-40).
Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget
Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.
Support and motivate the team to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet program business plan
Interfacing with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing.
Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components, Projects, Teams and Tasks
Request & manage budgets; identify & report any issues or changes in scope
Plan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plans
Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process
Lead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issues
Ensure designs comply with Standard Work and customer requirements
Benchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development.
Ensure excellence in engineering and technology
Mentor and support the development of associates
Provide bid & pursuit Leadership

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