Date Posted:
2023-11-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Communication Products Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Project Engineer. The primary responsibility for this position is to lead the development of production test solutions in support of multiple products and programs, such as sophisticated software-defined radios and data links. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
As a Principal Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading various test engineering teams with hardware and software development efforts for Product top level and sublevel test solutions. This includes supporting the bidding, planning and execution of various test solution developments, as well as overseeing the completion of design documentation, such as test procedures, and other artifacts related to the test solution acceptance and deployment. Responsibilities also include serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the scope, schedule, and budget of various test solution developments.
Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive. To view more on Mission Systems, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5C9hcL_5Do
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of Engineers to develop proven test solutions that meet the production test requirements.
- Lead test solution design and development lifecycle activities including bidding, planning, requirements capture, design, build, test, and integration.
- Perform the Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for various projects, including managing and statusing the cost, schedule, and technical performance, as well as performing risk management.
- Prepare and present project and/or technical information to technical staff, program leadership, management and customers.
- Ensures processes are adhered to by the engineering execution team. Includes overseeing the verification of functionality of new test equipment, procedures, and documentation prior to deploying in a production environment..
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. DOD Secret Clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience
- Control Account Manager and Project management experience, including experience performing cost, schedule, and risk management for development projects.
- Experience with bidding and estimating budgets and schedules for design and development activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of aerospace or manufacturing processes, test requirements, procedure development, and product quality requirements.
- Experience in successfully taking test solutions and programs from development to production deployment.
- Experience with evaluating appropriate level of testing based on design and manufacturing complexity and influence development of optimal test process flows.
- Understanding of Collins Aerospace processes/tools (PDM/Enovia, SCL, IMPACT, SAP, ALM, ISAT, Microsoft Project). Experience with Agile Development methods, including planning, tracking, and managing development projects in JIRA is a plus.
- Experience with multi-rack test stations and COTS test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMM's, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, switch matrices, and optical measurement systems.
- Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
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.
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
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
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Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
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Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
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Autism Benefit
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Adoption Assistance
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Best Doctors, second opinion program
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And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
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.
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