Air Combat Test and Training - Project Engineering Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2024-08-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.Senior Principal Project Engineer of Platform Internal Solutions - ACTT (Onsite)Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Company (NYSE: RTX), pioneers innovative communication solutions for government applications. The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Engineering Department specializes in developing state-of-the-art products for cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications. Focused on U.S. military communication systems, navigation systems, and networks, we guide products from concept phase through accreditation to factory production. This includes design, analysis, test, and certification, integrating them into the Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training Environment. Positioned in the Mission Systems business unit, our role involves addressing challenges such as developing next-generation secure aircraft instrumentation for the next generation, LVC for test and training, and crafting product roadmaps and architectures.The ACTT is looking for a Senior Principal Project Engineer to join our team as we provide technical excellence in a rapidly growing Air Combat Training market for system of systems requirements, design, verification, accreditation, and sustainment efforts. This role is focused on internal mounted form factors of the air combat training system. This role will have direct customer and end-user interaction and coordination across development teams and stakeholders.This role is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA and is eligible for relocation assistance.Please take a moment to read about the ACTT mission and the products we build to execute it:

• https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/simulation-and-training/test-and-training-instrumentation
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhSp38InmnU

What You Will Do:

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of your projects within program guidelines.
• Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and line management.
• Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Review project and budget status, manages schedules and prepare reports.
• Monitor and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Direct the work of employees assigned on projects in technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Be responsible for procurement of appropriate development hardware used for testing and development.
• Meet program schedules and budgets.
• Provide input to the integrated master schedule for project(s).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as engineering bid lead on large, complex pursuits
• Experience supporting Business Development and Program Management in the creation of business cases and product roadmaps
• Preferred applicants will currently hold a Secret (or above) security clearance, or have held one within the past two years

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.What We Offer:

• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:

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