Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) for the Enduring Open Systems Solutions (EOSS) Products Team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  This organization is responsible for leading system development of next generation Open System Architecture solutions which include open standards compliant modularity products and the ability to rapidly deploy new mission critical capabilities to the warfighter.  As part of Collins Mission Systems, we specialize in developing advanced communications systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The candidate will have unique opportunities to work directly with our military customers, engineering and program management teams and hardware and software engineers that are leading experts in their fields.  

As a TPM, you will be tasked with leading product development cycles, integrating with multi-functional teams comprised of System engineers, Software, and Hardware engineers. Successful candidates will be responsible for performing under limited supervision all tasks normally associated with the Project Engineer discipline, including bid and proposal work, operating budgets, management of program schedules and financial terms/conditions of contract. Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technology and engineering focal point for leadership and the customer on various programs.

• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis on assigned programs.

• Lead development, planning and executing SETR events (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc).

• Define and manage technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans.

• Provide guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.

• Oversee the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation.

• Work to influence within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures within the organization.

• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.

• Travel up to 10% when required by the business.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date .

• EVM experience and familiarity with government reporting requirements for earned value.

• Experience in Project Management and/or Control Account Management (CAM).

• Experience in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, DNG) or equivalent.

• Familiar with Agile processes / methodologies.

• Understanding of Engineering support for Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Firmware development and collaboration.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (e.g., SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody).

• Comfort in interacting and engaging directly with customers and external business partners.

• Proficiency in modeling/simulation tools (e.g., Matlab).

• Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA.

• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders.

• Technical risk & opportunity