Senior Technical Program Manager & Systems Engineer

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

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.