Lead Test Project Engineer – Aerospace Systems

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead a talented team of engineers through all program life-cycle stages from pursuit to close-out in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will apply integrated project management, review customer requirements, lead bid efforts, develop execution plans, and ensure program success with cost, schedule, and quality goals, while coordinating with internal/external teams and presenting reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and minimum 5 years experience, or advanced degree with minimum 3 years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Apply integrated project management, technical processes, earned value, and risk management.
• Review customer requirements and statements of work to define project scope.
• Lead Test Engineering bid efforts and prepare bid documentation and reviews.
• Develop program execution plans coordinating internal and external teams.
• Execute projects meeting requirements, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Lead project reviews with team and customers and present findings.
• Create and review technical documents for submittals.
• Track earned value metrics and adjust staffing/schedule accordingly.
• Advocate for staffing and foster a one-team environment across boundaries.
• Promote engagement and a positive program atmosphere.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Written and verbal communication

Stress tolerance

Education

STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Subversion

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead a talented team of engineers through all program life-cycle stages from pursuit to close-out in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will apply integrated project management, review customer requirements, lead bid efforts, develop execution plans, and ensure program success with cost, schedule, and quality goals, while coordinating with internal/external teams and presenting reviews.