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Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Technial Project Engineer to join our Product Integrity Department and support the Military Avionics Systems Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety (RMS) Engineering teams to provide project management of our Safety Critical Avionics Products and Systems primarily based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The candidate must be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment. Our charter is to promote the safe and reliable aspects of our designs by providing engineers that are specially trained and knowledgeable in RMS methods and processes. The RMS engineering field is challenging, unique and dynamic, if you are a technical leader and willing to push new boundaries, this is the role for you! 

The position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa but working remotely elsewhere in the US is an option for the ideal candidate.

What You Will Do: 

• Liaises between project management and planning; engineering design teams and our RMS project teams as well as with line management providing timely and effective communication  
• Leads a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers  
• Responsible for managing the technical performance of multiple programs concurrently, each with a small number of RMS engineers (3-5)  
• Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.  
• Understand customer Statement of Work and Contract Requirements relating to RMS and translate them into the Engineering bid, and/or execution activities.  
• Manage assigned project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.  
• Ensure excellence in engineering and technology  

Qualifications You Must Have:   

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Person required – Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons.
• Experience with preparing and presenting technical information to peers, customers, and higher levels of management.
• Experience driving project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget and schedule commitments   
• Aerospace industry experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• Familiarity of Civil or Military Certification and Compliance in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments in accordance with MIL-STD-882E System Safety  
• Basic knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297 or in reliability engineering theory  
• Progressive leadership in the design, development, test, or integration of safety critical avionics with embedded software or electronic systems  
• Experience using Agile methodologies for hardware and software development  
• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations  
• Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization  
• Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS  
• Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.  
• Experience with CAFTA or similar Fault Tree analysis tools  
• Working in AGILE SAFe team environment, SAFE Agile or PMI PMP certified 

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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. *Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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