Date Posted:

2024-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAL99: RTN Remote, Alabama

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

JOB SUMMARY:

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Project Engineer (System IPT Lead) for our Cargo Systems division. This position is for an experienced engineering professional responsible for leading and supporting Project Engineering activities for military and commercial programs in the Cargo Systems space. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Software and Certification aspects of a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) for a major commercial freighter aircraft development.

As part of our team, you will be integral in helping Collins Interiors further our vision to be the global leader in next-generation Cargo Systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation of project plans and execution of the projects to plan by leading a large cross-functional engineering team, providing both technical and project oversight.
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders, such as the program office, and external stakeholders, such as industry customers, government agencies, and suppliers.
• Maintain program schedule, resource demand, budget, and EVMS (earned value management system) tools.
• Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, develop robust mitigation or capture plans, and lead the timely execution of those plans.
• Participate in technical design discussions and lead customer presentations.
• Adherence and development of engineering standard work
• Provide timely and effective communication to management, suppliers, the engineering team, and customers
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position requires travel 25% of the time.

Qualifications you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Qualifications we prefer:

• Engineering degree or MBA degree combined with an undergraduate engineering degree
• Experience in project engineering for New Product Introduction and Post Certification Engineering projects, including requirements management, non-recurring basis of estimates, recurring cost estimates, integrated master schedules (IMS), technical proposals, compliance matrices, risk & opportunity management, internal/external meetings, etc.
• Experience working with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent project financial management methods
• Experience collaborating with internal and external customers on mechanical and electrical systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional
• Design and test experience with aerospace products or a closely related industry

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 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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
• 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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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 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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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