Collins Aerospace · 13 hours ago
Principal Project Engineer (Hybrid)
Windsor Locks, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a driven program leader to own and deliver complex Digital Controls engineering initiatives as a CIPT Project Lead for the 777X platform. The role involves guiding cross-functional teams, managing project plans, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring disciplined execution and collaboration across engineering teams.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the CIPT project lead ensuring disciplined execution and collaboration across Digital Controls engineering teams
Monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects. Identifies, develops, and gathers necessary resources to ensure project completion
Manages all aspects of an engineering project and program
Works with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering and Certification resources
Drives strategic program planning and assigns tasks to ensure business targets are met
Conducts IPD meetings and prepares reports to effectively communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Identifies and reacts to complex project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources, and assisting resolution development
Oversees and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines
Supports the preparation of external proposals, internal work statement quotations and terms/conditions of contracts
Reviews project and budget status manages schedules and prepares reports
Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
Meets program schedules and budgets and maintains the integrated master schedules for project(s)
Planning arbitration and adjudication across IPTs
Recovery planning and workaround facilitation
Qualification
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
Preferred
Product Life Cycle Knowledge including Systems, Hardware, Software, and Mechanical disciplines
Experience working within DO-254 and DO-178 certification program(s), including Stages of Involvement (SOI) Audits under EASA or FAA
Experience working on NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
Experience with resource loading, identifying and resolving over-allocations and resource reporting in MS Project
Experience with cost and schedule integration, supported by a solid understanding of project management theory and concepts
Experience leading to the development of complicated systems
Proficiency level skills with Microsoft Project and MS Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new tools and software, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities under pressure 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
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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