Senior Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions. The Avionics Test Engineering organization 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 Engineering ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support.  Typical test solutions custom designed electrical hardware 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.  They will have strong project execution, leadership, and critical thinking skills.  They will be passionate about performing data analysis for creating accurate bids and crafting attractive proposals.   

This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. 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. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision-making and continuous improvement purposes.
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments.
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical paths.
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule).
• Ensure projects meet 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 gain organizational buy-in.
• 5% domestic and global travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 2-3 years of Project Management experience.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong leadership traits and practices. 
• Sound technical knowledge in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: systems, mechanical, electrical, or software.
• Ability to establish and maintain 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.
•  Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project. 

What We Offer:

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 Au