Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Project Assistant for onsite support in Cedar Rapids. The role coordinates procurement, kitting, documentation, and peer reviews to ensure timely project delivery.

The candidate will manage shipments, assists engineers, review CDRLs, and liaise with multiple teams to maintain schedules. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP, JIRA, Confluence, PREP, SharePoint, Ariba; able to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Track assets including management of engineering supplies.
• Serve as access focal for engineering teams.
• Lead peer reviews in PREP.
• Track CDRL deliveries to customers.
• Order hardware and kit parts.
• Track lead status through procurement.
• Support weekly hardware status meetings.
• JIRA: Support Risk & Opportunity reviews and lead weekly CCB meetings.
• Facilitate document releases in SCL.
• Create delivery documents and coordinate with shipping department to ensure successful delivery.
• Work with Customer Owned Property for inductions and consumption of material including ordering and tracking.
• Hand carry material between sites as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

JIRA

Confluence

PREP

SharePoint

Ariba

Customer support

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

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

Role Type

Onsite

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Job Overview

Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This Engineering Project Assistant provides onsite support to hardware engineering teams for Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP). The Engineering Project Assistant will deliver administrative and project coordination support by managing procurement and kitting activities, tracking project tasks, coordinating documentation, overseeing peer review processes, preparing shipping documentation, and collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a proactive, good communicator, self‑starting professional who is detail‑oriented, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can manage multiple deadlines, and maintains strong organizational and multitasking skills.

What You Will Do

• Track assets including management of engineering supplies


• Serve as access focal for engineering teams


• Lead peer reviews in PREP


• Track CDRL deliveries to customers


• Order hardware and kit parts


• Track lead status through procurement


• Support weekly hardware status meetings


• JIRA: Support Risk & Opportunity reviews and lead weekly CCB meetings


• Facilitate document releases in SCL


• Create delivery documents and coordinate with shipping department to ensure successful delivery of product


• Work with Customer Owner Property for inductions and consumption of material including ordering and tracking


• Hand carry material between sites as needed

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance


• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and O365 Outlook


• Experience with customer support and service preferred


• Proficiency with tools including SAP, JIRA, Confluence, PREP, SharePoint, Ariba, and Master Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment


• Experience assisting engineers and managers


• Experience with Customer Owned Property procedures Inventory management

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


• Ovia 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


• And more!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Other Information

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.