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RTX · 1 month ago

Principal Project Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

RTX is dedicated to enhancing training capability and realism for U.S. warfighters and international partners. The Principal Project Engineer will lead engineering efforts to develop new technologies, manage project costs and schedules, and coordinate bids and proposals while fostering strong relationships with team members and customers.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering effort to develop new technologies and support customer needs

Build strong relationships, effectively influence, and communicate with team members, suppliers, and internal and external customers

Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, including planning, managing, and communicating project cost, schedule, and risk to support program earned value metrics, while mentoring other CAMs

Coordinate the preparation of bids and proposals

Manage multiple competing tasks and balance priorities

Travel up to 20%

Qualification

Engineering degreeDoD security clearanceEarned value managementMilitary networking equipmentAgile Project ManagementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsCritical thinking

Required

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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance

Exceptional communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

Experience in a customer-facing role

Experience with the development, integration, test, installation, and support of military networking equipment, avionics, or radios

Background as a CAM using earned value management

Experience in Agile Project Management

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; action-oriented problem solver

Current DoD Secret (or above) security clearance preferred

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

Eligible for relocation assistance

And more!

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees