Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Engineering Project Assistant to support software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering-related tasks. You will assist multiple engineers, handling a wide range of office tools and project documentation to keep development on track.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Edits format of software/systems documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implemented into documentation.
• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required.
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation.
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process.
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis.
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process.
• Supports Agile PI/Sprint/Planning Events
• Assists with Risks and Opportunity reviews
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments.
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels.
• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams.
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues.
• Prepare presentations.
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.
• Releases software and/or documents
• Assists with tracking of Change Orders
• Participates in status meetings.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

JIRA

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Date Posted: 2026-08-24

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As an Engineering Project Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects.

Assignments typically include:

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications.
• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase.
• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle
• Performs project non-technical duties.
• Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams.
• Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.

What You Will Do

• Edits format of software/systems documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implemented into documentation. Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance.
• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required.
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation.
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process.
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis.
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process.
• Supports Agile PI/Sprint/Planning Events
• Assists with Risks and Opportunity reviews
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments.
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels.
• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams.
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues.
• Prepare presentations.
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.
• Releases software and/or documents
• Assists with tracking of Change Orders
• Participates in status meetings.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Skills
• Experience with JIRA

What We Offer

• 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• 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
• And more!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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