Date Posted:
2023-09-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 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.
Project Engineer II - Space Systems (Onsite)
The successful Project Engineer II candidate will be working on several projects simultaneously with different customers and end item applications. Additionally, the candidate may be responsible for assisting in leading Integrated Product Teams (IPT's) consisting of different functional engineering groups, Quality, Materials, Operations and Procurement to drive delivery of products within an approved budget and schedule. Project Engineer II will play a critical role in driving project execution while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. This position requires interaction with our customers including delivery of technical documentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive world class Project Engineering process using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management
- Work collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical), Programs, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to develop an integrated execution plan to satisfy customer requirements across applicable operating conditions
- Facilitate Project Engineering tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Track team’s integrated execution performance to plan
- Analyze, identify, and address execution problems, recommend and implement resolutions to ensure the successful completion of project(s)
- Forecast project revenues, monitor costs, and re-estimate project costs monthly to maximize project profitability and ensure business objectives are met
- Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met
- Balance demands of multiple projects
- Work autonomously but with some oversight from manager
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for field returns and production issues
- Assist in developing bids based on customer proposal requests
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts for project execution efficiency
- Champion superior ethical and professional behavior in all situations
The candidate will help drive the execution of all engineering responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. Direct communication with customers may be required. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as cross-functional team member.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required
- Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
- This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree and 2+ years of professional experience
- Prior experience in related Engineering discipline(s)
- Supplier designed equipment Project Engineering experience is a plus
- Experience with environmental control hardware
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer term projects
- Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering staff
- Strong computer skills, MS Office, Windchill
- Natural presence/comfortable presenting to internal and external customers
- Ability to bring team members together and work problems to resolution
- A desire to lead with the purpose of improving IPT performance
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:
- 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
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
- Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
- Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
- Autism Benefit
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Adoption Assistance
- Best Doctors, second opinion program
- 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.
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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