Senior Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite, Richardson, TX)

Date Posted : 2024-09-06

2024-09-06

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HTX36 : Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

The EPA will be responsible for assisting software, systems and / or hardware engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities.

Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects.

Assignments typically include :

Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications

Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase

Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle

Performs project non-technical duties

Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams

Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills

What You Will Do

Edits format of software / systems / hardware documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation.

Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance

Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering : MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools.

Generate reports as required

Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create / edit documentation

Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process

Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis

Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements

Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process

Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews

Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments

Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels

Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams

Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues

Potential Additional Responsibilities :

Edits format of required documentation

Prepares presentations

Coordinates the interaction of project / program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status

Often facilitates internal and / or external meetings

Orders parts, coordinates with procurement and tracks existing parts orders, manages part documentation

Ships parts and documentation as required, and other general support as requested

Releases drawings / documents, tracks and orders COPS, GFE

Assists with tracking of Change Orders

Participates in status meetings

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA / AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Desired Tool Experience

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong knowledge with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as O365

Outlook

Experience with JIRA

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!

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.

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.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 83,000 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.