Project Engineer / Electronics Test Engineering (Hybrid)

Date Posted : 2024-01-18

2024-01-18

Country :

United States of America

Location :

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

Position Role Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

Electronics Test Engineering (ETE) designs, integrates, and deploys test solutions for the development, qualification, and production testing of avionic electronic devices.

The organization is a cross-functional team of Project Engineers, Circuit Engineers, Software Engineers, and Test Requirement Engineers.

Our team provides a shared service that supports the Program and Product teams, as well as Production facilities around the world.

We are looking to add a Principal Project Engineer to our Electronics Test Engineering team in Rockford, IL. with experience and background in electronic technology / engineering as it relates to electronic production testing.

This position directs assigned functional resources in support of test solutions for various Electric Power Systems products for the complete lifecycle.

This position is the primary point of contact for the program office, engineering, and production facilities, to ensure that test solutions are developed on schedule, and within budget.

Eligible for relocation.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work in a cross-functional, agile team that includes project, circuits, software, hardware, requirements, and program engineers.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, internal & external customers
• Create Microsoft Project plans for all program activity
• Support Earned Value Management (EVMS) program requirements
• Support project quoting efforts (estimates)
• Lead effort to acquire funding, Capital (eCAR) as well as Expense, and manage the spend of these funds.
• Coordinate with the production plant site for all deliverables
• Track, and ensure configuration control of all test equipment deliverables for assigned programs.
• Project Engineering / Management of both insourced and outsourced projects. Working with various Business Unit partners to develop a Test Equipment Plan (TEP) that defines the test equipment resource(s) and hours needed, materials and support required, as well as assumptions made while generating the TEP.
• Strong focus on maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction and quality.
• Facilitate the requirements generation and design of test equipment to ensure that it meets customer needs and stays within scope of estimate.
• Develop and / or improve project management related processes.
• Mentoring of junior engineering staff
• Some travel may be required, primarily for plant site and supplier visits and is estimated at 10%.
• Other activities as directed.

Qualifications / Experience Needed :

• 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

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of electronics experience
• Experience managing projects / programs as described above.
• MS Office Suite experience Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
• SAP experience
• PMP certification or training

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.

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

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.