Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (ONSITE)

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

Generous retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the OSS Products Team in Cedar Rapids, IA. Lead program planning across the full development lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and contractual commitments.

You will coordinate major reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), provide EVM analysis for government reporting, and mentor junior PMs. A Secret clearance is required; 10% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to sensitive program information.
• Typically requires STEM degree with 8 years of experience or advanced degree with 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and execution across the full development lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and contractual commitments.
• Coordinate major engineering events and reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) with cross-functional readiness.
• Provide EVM analysis and support required government reporting.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and opportunities, ensuring timely communication and decision-making.
• Coach and mentor junior program managers in execution discipline and leadership best practice.
• 10% Travel Required

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Program planning

Agile principles

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

MS Project

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader in advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense. Our Mission Systems business develops cutting-edge communications systems, computing solutions, sensors, cyber capabilities, and integrated mission technologies that support the warfighter.

Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM)

We are seeking a Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The OSS organization delivers next-generation open architecture products designed for rapid capability deployment and modular system integration.

What You Will Do

• Lead program planning and execution across the full development lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and contractual commitments
• Coordinate major engineering events and reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) by driving preparation, tracking action items, and ensuring cross-functional readiness
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and support required government reporting
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and opportunities, ensuring timely communication and decision-making
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to align engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders.
• Manage program schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and execution metrics
• Support bids and proposals, including BOEs, schedule development, and cost estimates
• Maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement, status reviews, and issue resolution
• Coach and mentor junior program managers in execution discipline and program leadership best practice
• 10% Travel Required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and government program reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute complex technical programs
• Familiarity with Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience coordinating or supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, systems, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers and external partners
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start date
• U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)
• Experience with MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, or similar tools
• Technical risk & opportunity management
• Agile leadership experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)
• Experience with bidding, estimating tools (SEER), and BOE development
• Familiarity with military CONOPS
• Design-to-cost, design-for-manufacturing background, or experience transitioning products to production
• Existing SAP clearance

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Employee Referral Eligible

ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.