Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-08-09

2024-08-09

Country :

United States of America

Location :

A01 : Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry? Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to drive complex electrical and electro-mechanical projects from concept to completion.

In this role, you'll lead cross-functional teams, manage project schedules, and ensure adherence to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.

Your expertise in FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics will be crucial as you manage design and development processes, all while navigating the challenges of risk management and customer satisfaction.

If you have a passion for innovation and a track record of successfully managing projects with significant scope and complexity, we want you on our team.

This is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace technology while advancing your career with a global leader in the industry.

What YOU Will Do :

• Lead Integrated Program Team and Control Account Management (CAM) duties
• Manage SE Level 5 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and ensure EVMS compliance, including ETC calculations, BCR processing, and variance analysis
• Create work and planning packages; coordinate with finance for charge numbers
• Identify and mitigate risks to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals
• Oversee project and budget status, manage schedules, and ensure on-time deliverables
• Direct technical, manufacturing, and administrative teams on assigned projects
• Contribute to the integrated master schedule and project planning
• Prepare proposals, business plans, budgets, and contract terms
• Manage complex projects, including design / release plans
• Develop and maintain engineering design / modeling guidance and instructions
• Apply advanced expertise to support the program, department, or business unit

What YOU Will Learn :

• Master advanced project management techniques, including the use of cutting-edge EVMS tools to ensure project success.
• Gain in-depth experience in managing and optimizing FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
• Develop strategic risk management skills by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to maintain project momentum and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, enhancing your leadership abilities and understanding of complex technical projects.
• Expand your expertise in integrating design, development, and testing processes, from conceptual design through to final product release, contributing to the future of aerospace technology.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• 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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Proficiency in MS Project or other scheduling tools
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) applications
• Experience working with SAP and other Material Requirements Planning (MRP) applications
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, ALM, or PLM applications
• Strong background in Cost Accounting and Earned Value Management

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!

Mission Systems :

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.

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.

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 :

• 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
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.