Onsite DoD-Cleared Engineering Project Coordinator

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

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.