Onsite Project Engineer: Factory Support (Tactical Radios)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Project Engineer to lead factory execution, obsolescence management, and production sustainment across tactical radio lines. You will coordinate between Engineering and Operations, driving timely engineering actions and clear updates for leadership.

This role requires effective communication, cost and schedule awareness, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Onsite work is expected with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and lead cross‑functional technical execution across teams.
• Experience with the systems development process from requirements to verification.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and hold SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across domains to support production builds and obsolescence transitions.
• Own CAM activities, monitor cost and schedule.
• Represent Engineering in factory Tier meetings with updates.
• Prepare and present technical data to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with factory partners for near‑term and long‑range planning.

Skills

Coordination leadership

Systems development

Travel support

SECRET clearance

US citizenship

EVM

Risk registers

Agile planning

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVM

Risk registers

Agile planning tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Project Engineer to lead factory execution, obsolescence management, and production sustainment across tactical radio lines. You will coordinate between Engineering and Operations, driving timely engineering actions and clear updates for leadership.

This role requires effective communication, cost and schedule awareness, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Onsite work is expected with potential travel.