RTX · 4 days ago
Senior Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expRTX, a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Assistant. The role involves providing administrative and engineering support to software and systems engineers, assisting in documentation, process management, and project coordination.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications
Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase
Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle
Performs project non-technical duties
Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams
Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills
Edits format of software/systems documentation
Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation
Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance
Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools
Generate reports as required
Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation
Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process
Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis
Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools
Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements
Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process
Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews
Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments
Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels
Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams
Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues
Edits format of required documentation
Prepares presentations
Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status
Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings
Releases software and/or documents
Assists with tracking of Change Orders
Participates in status meetings
Qualification
Required
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 Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as O365
Preferred
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, DOORs, SharePoint
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
And more!
Company
RTX
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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