Lead Project Engineer, Test Systems & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Mission Systems Test Engineering Design Services team. You will guide projects through pursuit, planning, execution, and close-out, acting as customer and engineering advocate.

You will apply integrated project management, review requirements, lead bid efforts, develop execution plans, and report on program performance. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a dynamic, onsite role with

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications

Responsibilities

• Application of integrated project management, technical consistent process, earned value, and risk management techniques
• Reviewing and understanding customer requirements and statements of work to determine project scope
• Leading Test Engineering bid efforts, which may include the development of a work breakdown structure, a bid kickoff presentation, the bid, a bid review presentation, and the bid delivery
• Developing a program execution plan involving coordination between the Test Engineering team and external organizations
• Executing a project which meets requirements, budget, schedule, and quality goals
• Lead, coordinate, develop, and present project reviews with the team and customers
• Creating and reviewing technical documents for submittal to customers
• Tracking, reporting, and analyzing earned value metrics to understand program performance and to recommend staffing and/or schedule adjustments based on these metrics
• Advocating for project staffing
• Fostering a one-team environment within the team and across organizational boundaries as a major key to project and personal success
• Promoting an atmosphere of excitement, engagement, and fun on a program
• Minimal travel may be required

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Subversion

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Mission Systems Test Engineering Design Services team. You will guide projects through pursuit, planning, execution, and close-out, acting as customer and engineering advocate.

You will apply integrated project management, review requirements, lead bid efforts, develop execution plans, and report on program performance. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a dynamic, onsite role with