Lead Principal Project Engineer – Secure Defense Systems

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer on the ACTT team in Cedar Rapids to lead the evolution of fighter pilot training and integrate state-of-the-art cryptography, datalinks, navigation, and networking.

You will manage multi-discipline engineering efforts, oversee planning, risk management, and bid/proposal activities, traveling up to 10%, with a focus on delivering secure, compliant solutions for DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Lead role experience.
• Background in hardware, software, or systems development.
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) as a CAM or similar role.
• Experience with bidding and basis of estimate (BOE) development.
• STEM degree plus 8 years' experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-scale projects to develop, integrate, test and deploy state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, and networking
• Oversee project planning from initiation to completion, including defining scope, setting objectives, establishing timelines, and coordinating resources to meet project milestones and program requirements
• Lead engineering bid and proposal (B&P) efforts to capture new business and unlock new markets
• Drive efficiency and optimization throughout the project lifecycle by applying lessons learned, implementing best practices, and leveraging new methodologies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while also proactively identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that enhance efficiency, innovation, or overall project outcomes
• Manage communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that expectations are aligned, feedback is incorporated, and project goals are effectively communicated
• Work with engineering functional leaders to secure and coordinate the resources necessary to build effective project teams and meet commitments
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, company policies, and contractual obligations by maintaining documentation, supporting compliance activities, and enforcing best practices to uphold project integrity and accountability
• Up to 10% travel is required

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

EV CAM

Bidding

Risk management

Education

B.S. STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Doors

Jama

MS Project

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer on the ACTT team in Cedar Rapids to lead the evolution of fighter pilot training and integrate state-of-the-art cryptography, datalinks, navigation, and networking.

You will manage multi-discipline engineering efforts, oversee planning, risk management, and bid/proposal activities, traveling up to 10%, with a focus on delivering secure, compliant solutions for DoD programs.