Date Posted:
2023-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HCA34: Carlsbad, CA 2752 Loker Avenue West , Carlsbad, CA, 92010-6603 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Do 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.
Collins Optronics, a division of Collins Aerospace within Raytheon Technologies, located in Carlsbad, CA has more than 25 years of history creating high-performance optical systems. Optronics supplies a complete range of high-quality optical solutions for military and commercial applications including spaceborne lenses, airborne reconnaissance capabilities in optical and mechanical design, optical fabrication, and assembly and test are enhanced by our expertise in precision alignment. Our capabilities and experience have made Collins Aerospace a leading supplier of high-performance optical solutions.
The Principal Project Engineer is an onsite position and will be located in Carlsbad, CA. May be eligible for relocation.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Lead principal and senior mechanical, optical, and electrical engineers in the design, analysis, and testing of complex opto-mechanical systems and wearable digital displays.
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Will be the customers’ and program managements technical point of contact for one or more projects of medium to high complexity.
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Work with the program manager to develop the program execution plan, and will ensure projects remain within budget, on schedule, and meets all customer and derived requirements.
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Lead proposal efforts in both the optics and digital display domains, coordinating inputs from various project engineers, generating project bids and technical volumes in support of the overall proposal effort.
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Track, report, and analyze earned value metrics as required to understand program performance and will determine appropriate actions to correct real problems before impacting overall program performance.
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Report performance to program management, leadership, and the customer as warranted.
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Report and analyze earned value metrics to track program performance.
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Support development of the program execution plan
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Ensure projects remain within budget, on schedule, and meet all customer and derived requirements.
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Travel up to 15%.
Education and experience:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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.
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U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Skills you must have:
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Demonstrated application of integrated project management, technical consistent process, earned value, and risk managements for one or more programs in either an optical or digital display domain.
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Knowledge of core concepts of opto-mechanical systems and/or digital display systems
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Conceptual, planning, and problem-solving skills across multiple projects
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Computer skills and the utilization of MS Project, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with SAP and Cobra preferred but not mandatory.
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications
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Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
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Have prior experience in functional area of interest
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Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
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.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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The salary range for this role is 103,000 USD - 215,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.
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.
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