Senior Principal Project Engineer, Deputy Program Chief (DPC) - Future Systems Product Line (ONSITE)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hire

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance options

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

RTX / Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Deputy Program Chief to guide execution of the Future Systems product line. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams across Systems, Software and Hardware, ensuring certification and schedule commitments are met.

You will drive pursuit activities, mentor engineers, prepare bids and participate in program reviews. Strong leadership, EV management, and ARP-4754/DO-178 expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years’ experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years’ experience.
• Experience leading avionics engineering projects, systems or software development teams.
• Experience leading pursuit activities and presenting to customers and senior leadership.
• Experience with EV, cost/schedule/performance management and MS Project.
• Familiarity with ARP-4754 and DO-178 avionics certification requirements.
• Experience with project estimating, bidding and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Future Systems product line execution plan across avionics domains.
• Drive pursuit activities and respond to customer RFPs.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead proposal efforts.
• Develop bids, estimates and program schedules; manage risk and opportunities.
• Track earned value, analyze variances and report program status.
• Represent Collins Aerospace to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Avionics project leadership

Pursuit activities

EV/MS Project experience

Customer/senior leadership meetings

Cost/schedule/performance management

ARP-4754/DO-178 knowledge

Project estimating/bidding

Agile development (pref.)

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management tools

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-107 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 107

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Future Systems Product Line team is developing the next generation Collins avionics system architecture and features. As Deputy Program Chief, you will be a key member of the leadership team guiding execution, driving pursuit activities, and shaping the future avionics architecture.

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What you will do:

• Possess a strong working knowledge of Collins avionics, and a strong understanding of the relationships between all functional disciplines including Systems, Software, Hardware, Project, Safety, Tools, and Certification.


• Collaborate with Program Managers, SYS/SW group leaders, and project leads to develop the product line execution plan for the Future Systems product line, advanced capabilities, and the associated program deployments. The DPC will assist in leading execution to ensure the project meets the technical and certification requirements, remains on schedule, and stays within budget constraints.


• Lead the product line pursuit activities supporting customer RFPs.


• Mentor and develop less experienced project engineers.


• Generate engineering pursuit packages for Future Systems pursuits.


• Generate engineering development bids and estimates for high complexity avionics products. Coordinates bid inputs from a variety of engineering disciplines. May lead medium-complexity proposal efforts, coordinating inputs from various project engineers.


• Track, analyze, and report earned value metrics as required to understand program status and performance. Able to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct developing problems before they impact overall project performance. Reports performance against the plan, understanding both technical and programmatic impacts.


• Create and maintain risk/opportunity and mitigation plans.


• Prepare and deliver program updates, milestones reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies at regular program reviews.


• Work autonomously and demonstrate strong self-starter leadership traits.


• Provide input into financial forecast, variance analysis, and long-range planning.


• Represent Collins Aerospace to the customer and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience


• Demonstrated experience leading an avionics engineering project, systems engineering team, or software engineering development team.


• Experience leading pursuit activities.


• Prior experience presenting to both customers and senior leadership.


• Experience with project cost/schedule/performance management using earned value principles and Microsoft Project.


• Experience in ARP-4754 and DO-178 avionics certification requirements


• Experience with project estimating/bidding and project planning

Qualifications we prefer:

• Demonstrated experience leading Product Line execution teams.


• Demonstrated experience with leading an Agile development.


• Experience with Cert Dev Ops.


• Experience with Pro Line Fusion

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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building


• Adoption Assistance


• Autism Benefit


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