Principal Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, to lead a cross-functional team focused on Tactical Communications. This role involves managing product development and ensuring alignment with government client needs through effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and systems development, with opportunities for significant technical leadership and exposure to key figures in the aerospace field. Salary range: 107,500USD – 204,500USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with the systems development process including design and validation.
• Proven leadership of large-scale programs with strong project management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development efforts and provide solutions to government customers.
• Participate in the systems development lifecycle and manage program schedule.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Systems development process

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

Job Summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role leads a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next‑generation Tactical Communications, advancing technologies from early‑stage concepts through accreditation and full‑scale production. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting‑edge solutions that support critical programs. Innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued. If you’re a creative problem‑solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. The salary range for this role is 107,500USD – 204,500USD.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our government customers.
• Interact and interface with external customers.
• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.
• Manage program schedule and cost performance (SPI/CPI) for a medium‑sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.
• Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite.
• Lead bid and proposal efforts.
• Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

What You’ll Learn

You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will obtain invaluable experience working with our space specialists, our customer base, and a cross‑functional integrated product team. You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in space products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever‑evolving field.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typical requirement: a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.
• 1+ year of proven leadership of large‑scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, including experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Prior experience in a space‑related or aerospace engineering environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.