Date Posted:
2023-11-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
This position is for a Senior Principal Technical Project Manager (TPM) for the Advanced Systems & Integration -Special Mission & Civil Systems Team within the Military Avionics & Helicopters department of Avionics Engineering at Collins Aerospace. The TPM will be the engineering single point of contact for Program Management and external customers on an executing development program or project/program pursuit. They will be responsible for the technical leadership and project management of the design & development activities.
This TPM role supports current and emerging pursuits and projects related to Fighter, Bomber and Trainer (FBT) platforms. Responsibilities may include managing aspects of pursuit to order capture, preparing systems and software demonstrations for prospective customers, and/or planning and leading executing programs. The FBT portion of our team charter may include but is not limited to projects related to Next Gen Fighter, Next Gen Air Dominance, Collaborative Combat Aircraft and legacy platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
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Experience leading the technical development of platform systems and/or subsystems elements of an entire Avionics development project. (Capturing system requirements through Validation & Verification)
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Experience managing a group of systems and/or software engineers within an Avionics development project.
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Working with the Program Manager to create and maintain estimates of schedule, budget and staffing while ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget.
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Pursuit/bid leader for proposals and/or customer requested budgetary estimates.
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Knowledge in the areas of Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Management (CAM), Change Management and Risk Management (RM).
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Ability to report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate.
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Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct real problems before they impact overall program.
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Ability to mentor other Platform Engineers (PE).
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Ability to work with the end user customer in a professional manner and represent Collins Aerospace to the customer in the absence of the VSL.
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A strong communicator with others, both written and verbal.
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Experience and ability to effectively use DOORS, JAMA, JIRA and ALM tool suite.
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Experience and ability to effectively use Microsoft Project, Powerpoint and Excel.
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Experience and ability to execute a program within a Scaled Agile development environment.
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Work in a very strong team-oriented environment.
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Demonstrate self-starter personality traits as well as the ability to work autonomously.
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Understanding of basic cockpit instrumentation/procedures and experience with military products/platforms and customers.
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This position requires an intimate knowledge of Collins Aerospace Avionics Engineering processes and tools, and the ability to manage projects.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
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The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with Fighter, Bomber and/or Trainer aircraft platforms
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Experience leading medium to large scale pursuits
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Experience coordinating across department and business unit boundaries to assemble engineering solutions and proposals
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Prior Pro Line Fusion Avionics experience.
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Prior experience with mission computer hardware and systems
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Experience leading mid to large development teams.
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.
Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
#reempowerprogram
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
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:
· Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
· Have prior experience in functional area of interest
· Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
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.
This position is based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance may be available.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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!
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.
Note:
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Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
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Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
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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