Collins Aerospace · 2 days ago
Principal Project Engineer - Air Combat Test & Training (Onsite)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, seeking a Principal Project Engineer for their Air Combat Test & Training Department. The role involves leading engineering efforts to develop new technologies, managing project costs and schedules, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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