Senior Project Chief Engineer, Cyber & Assurance R&D

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Project Chief Engineer to manage a diverse portfolio of emerging technologies in cyber security, tactical operations, and high assurance systems. You will support a team of cross‑functional engineers to develop innovative cyber and assurance solutions for the future connected battlespace.

You will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, while meeting customer and business

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of cross‑functional engineers to ensure alignment with program requirements and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Work with the Program Management Team to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Ensure the execution of engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Engineering Managers, and Principal Investigators to manage resource allocation and ensure adequate support for engineering activities.
• Manage program risks and opportunities in collaboration with PIs, technical leads, and design authorities.
• Monitor and manage functional and program baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the PMT in identifying cost and schedule impacts for out‑of‑scope requests.
• Perform project planning, resource allocation, risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Review and approve project and technical documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide technical input for business development, bid and pursuit efforts, and project planning activities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to address risks and resolve challenges

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Resource planning

Risk management

Customer communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Project Chief Engineer to manage a diverse portfolio of emerging technologies in cyber security, tactical operations, and high assurance systems. You will support a team of cross‑functional engineers to develop innovative cyber and assurance solutions for the future connected battlespace.

You will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, while meeting customer and business