Senior Project Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-05-02

2024-05-02

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HFL34 : Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering (ATE) organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering) developing complex test solutions.

ATE is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.

As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team, the Senior Project Engineer ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support.

Typical test solutions include Optical, In-circuit Test, Boundary Scan, as well as COTS components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and top-level products.

The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently.

This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work.

The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success.

Organizationally, the role reports to an Engineering Manager in the Avionics Test Engineering organization.

May be eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities :

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making in an Agile project management environment.
• Utilize Agile tools to manage projects and generate metrics for presentations and to project future performance.
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments.
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path.
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule).
• Ensure project meets quality expectations.
• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership.
• Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams.
• Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in.

Basic Qualifications :

5+ years of sound technical knowledge in at least one of the following engineering disciplines : systems, mechanical, electrical, or software.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate will have prior project leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams, managing customer relationships, and a Master of Engineering or Master of Business Administration.
• Strong leadership traits and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Outstanding oral, written, and formal presentation communication skills.
• Sharp critical thinking approaches.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively execute multiple active projects.
• Resiliency in the face of adversity.
• Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Comfortable managing projects with scope comprised of numerous intricate requirements.
• An acumen for Earned Value management.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity management.

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.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation.

Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way the right way to achieve what others can only dream of.

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 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.

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

Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program

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

Incentives for a Healthy You

Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources

Autism Benefit

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Adoption Assistance

Teladoc Medical Experts, 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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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.

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