Sr. Project Engineer - Sensors and Integrated Systems – Ice Rain and Stall (IRSS) (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

19d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

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. Sensors and Integrated Systems – Ice Rain and Stall (IRSS) Engineering is seeking a senior Project Engineer to support continued growth within the product organization. In this high visibility role, the Senior Project Engineer will coordinate and report on a cross-functional design team of systems, hardware, software, and test engineers. The Senior Project Engineer will have direct responsibility for management & development activities associated with the project budget, detailed Microsoft Project Schedule, individual work packages, earned value reporting of SPI and CPI, as well as technical reporting of metrics on key project activities associate with IRS products. The Senior Project Engineer is also responsible for documenting various program activities such as risk and opportunity management, earned value, resource management, and capture and closure of action items.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Progressive technical and leadership responsibility on electronic development and integration programs
Understanding of RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, and RTCA DO-160 requirements
Experience with MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Responsibilities

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects and suggest appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.
Identify project risks, opportunities and mitigation plans for impacted projects.
Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
Perform critical path analysis; prepare and implement work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
Direct all phases of the project from inception through completion.
Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management.
Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
Manage and coordinate systems, hardware and software development configurations throughout the engineering process.
Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Direct the work of employees assigned on projects in technical development activities.
Establish design work scope content for concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product development, integration, and test.
Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules for the project.
Construct effort and cost estimates for future work and pursuits with customers

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