Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

<p><b>Date Posted:</b></p><span>2026-08-06 </span><p><b>Country:</b></p>United States of <span>America </span><p><b>Location:</b></p>US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG <span>121 </span><p><b>Position Role Type:</b></p><span>Onsite </span><p><b><span>U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:</span> </b></p>The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security <span>clearance </span><p><b>Security Clearance Type: </b></p>DoD Clearance: <span>Secret </span><p><b>Security Clearance Status: </b></p>Active and existing security clearance required after day 1<p></p><p></p><div>Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>The EPA will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:  </p><ul><li><p>Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications.  </p></li><li><p>Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase.  </p></li><li><p>Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle  </p></li><li><p>Performs project non-technical duties.  </p></li><li><p>Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams.   </p></li><li><p>Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.  </p></li></ul><p>  </p><p>We are seeking a candidate with strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, highly detail oriented, interpersonal skills, ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment, ability to receive work from peers, engineers and managers, quick learner, ability to retain information quickly and a proactive self-starter.</p><p></p><p><b><u>What You Will Do</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Staffing meetings/loading anticipated demand/removing demand/ adding staffing</p></li><li><p>Staffing Center updates and entries as needed</p></li><li><p>Peer reviews / PREP </p></li><li><p>SCL / part number requests and releases </p></li><li><p>OPSECS – Assisting with program access</p></li><li><p>CoS (Cost of Sales) File completion – Monthly  </p></li><li><p>Program R&amp;O monthly meetings and follow up</p></li><li><p>Patch Disk PREP and delivery monthly</p></li><li><p>Track CDRL deliveries to customers</p></li><li><p>BIDs, third party reviewer</p></li><li><p>CAC application processing</p></li><li><p>Program part number requests- own and assign part numbers for new projects given by Navy</p></li><li><p>Edits format of required documentation. </p></li><li><p>Prepares <span>presentations.  </span></p></li><li><p>Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.   </p></li><li><p>Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.</p></li><li><p>Assists with tracking of Change Orders</p></li><li><p>Participates in status meetings</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Qualifications You Must Have </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience </p></li><li><p>The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required ​</p></li><li><p>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance ​</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Qualifications We Prefer</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills as well as O365 apps</p></li><li><p>Experience with JIRA, Confluence, DOORs, SharePoint</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What We Offer</u></b></p><p>Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   </p><ul><li><p>Medical, dental, and vision <span>insurance  </span></p></li><li><p>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired <span>employees  </span></p></li><li><p>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </p></li><li><p>Tuition reimbursement program </p></li><li><p>Student Loan Repayment Program  </p></li><li><p>Life insurance and disability coverage  </p></li><li><p>Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </p></li><li><p>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </p></li><li><p>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </