Date Posted:
2024-02-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
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Collins Aerospace is looking for a Sr. Principal Project Engineer to work with our Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) team in Richardson, TX.
The Sr. Principal Project Engineer is an integral part of a team of professionals who works together with an integrated team that are committed to growing and working together in this fast-moving company. You will establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. You will collaborate across functions including project management and planning, project teams and line management. You will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
This is an Onsite position located in Richardson, TX. This position may be eligible for relocation and sign on bonus.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10) or a larger program (20-40).
• Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
• Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget
• Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.
• Support and motivate the team to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet program business plan
• Interfacing with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
• Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
• Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing.
• Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components, Projects, Teams and Tasks
• Request & manage budgets; identify & report any issues or changes in scope
• Plan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plans
• Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process
• Lead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issues
• Ensure designs comply with Standard Work and customer requirements
• Benchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development.
• Ensure engineering and technology excellence
• Mentor and support the development of associates
• Provide bid & pursuit Leadership

Project Details:

• Typically assigned one-two small projects at a time, and/or supporting a large program
• Most projects are half-year to several years in duration, exact knowledge skillset and team size vary from project to project.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Existing U.S. government issued Secret DoD security clearance is required, Top Secret Preferred
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase (typically 10% or less)
• Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experience
• Progression in design, test, and fabrication of electrical systems which include hardware and software components
• Experience using Agile methodologies to deliver capabilities.
• History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodology
• Prior Cost Account Manager experience
• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations
• Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization
• Strong Design Integration skills
• Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of the configuration management process
• Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS
• Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.

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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.
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.
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.
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!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each otherpropel 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 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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