Senior Principal GFX Project Engineer - Computing Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-05-06

2024-05-06

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

The Computing Solutions Department is seeking a Project Engineer to join the exciting development of a next-generation processing solution in Cedar Rapids, IA.

We are focused on applying this solution across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety-critical commercial and military applications.

Our team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these data and graphics processing solutions.

We are looking for a strong leader with an action-oriented mindset, who is capable of evaluating individual and project performance while anticipating changes.

This role will involve a high level of collaboration in order to build and enhance development teams while operating with integrity.

The ability to put together a high-fidelity bid is also critical to this role, with the established skill / discipline of capturing high quality scope & ROADS in written form.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance

Primary responsibilities :

• Serves as the engineering project leader for programs developing Avionics products, including coordination of hardware, software, and firmware scope to meet program commitments.
• Serves as engineering project leader, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
• Ensures consistency with Collins Aerospace technical consistent engineering processes.
• Ensures compliance with program and product requirements as reflected in design plans.
• Leads wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
• Demonstrates technical ability in processing platforms and the associated technologies.
• Maintains awareness of key technologies and the company's competitive position
• Supports development and transition of products into a manufacturing environment.
• Supports employment of cost reduction strategies to maximize DTC+ impacts on products.

Qualifications / Experience Needed :

• 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
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here :
• Demonstrated ability to lead large development teams with diverse skillsets and interdependencies between functional groups.
• Successful leadership experience in developing ruggedized avionics products.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule and earned value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership.
• Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements : TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B / C, DO-297, APR4754A
• Demonstrated success in balancing system performance and affordability.
• Strong communicator, able to work with the spectrum of individual contributors to executive leadership.

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.

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

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.

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.