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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Senior Project Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, seeking a Senior Project Engineer for their Avionics Test Engineering organization. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to develop complex engineering solutions and ensuring successful execution of test solution projects from inception to deployment.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes

Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments

Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path

Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule)

Ensure project meets quality expectations

Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership

Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams

Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectProject ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementProblem-solvingEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project

Experience establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships

Preferred

Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals

Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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