Lead Project Chief Engineer, Cyber & Assurance R&D

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Other voluntary coverages

Zusammenfassung

RTX is seeking a Project Chief Engineer at Collins Applied Research & Technology in Cedar Rapids to lead a cross‑functional team on cyber security, tactical operations, and high assurance systems. You will guide planning, execution, and delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements.

You will collaborate with PMT, Engineering Managers, PIs, and customers to manage scope, risks, resources, and costs, while delivering innovative engineering

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Experience leading projects and engineering teams with hardware/software systems and integration.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to meet program requirements and deliver outcomes.
• Define scope with PMT, align with contractual commitments, ensure technical requirements are met.
• Execute engineering work packages per contract and schedule.
• Coordinate with PMs, Engineering Managers, and PIs for resources and support.
• Manage program risks and opportunities with design authorities.
• Monitor baselines and handle customer-driven changes.
• Identify cost/schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Perform project planning, risk management, and financial tracking.
• Review and approve documentation to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to business development and bid/pursuit activities.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve challenges.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Systems engineering

Resource planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Ausbildung

STEM degree (10+ years)

Advanced degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

RTX is seeking a Project Chief Engineer at Collins Applied Research & Technology in Cedar Rapids to lead a cross‑functional team on cyber security, tactical operations, and high assurance systems. You will guide planning, execution, and delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements.

You will collaborate with PMT, Engineering Managers, PIs, and customers to manage scope, risks, resources, and costs, while delivering innovative engineering