Staff Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:  

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications.  

• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase.  

• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle  

• Performs project non-technical duties.  

• Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams.   

• Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.  

What You Will Do

• Edits format of software/systems documentation.  Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation. Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance.  
• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required.   
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation.  
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process.   
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis.   
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements.  
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process.   
• Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews.   
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments.  
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels.  
• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams.  
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues. 

Potential Additional Job Responsibilities:  

• Edits format of required documentation. 
• Prepares presentations.  
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.   
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.
• SW/media release coordination.
• Audit support.
• Test event coordination.
• DoD Common Access Card (CAC) management.
• Monthly inventory and management of integration/ship rider equipment.
• Collects inputs from programs team to support Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Participates in status meetings.
• SharePoint access management.
• Engineering metrics collection and familiarity with process/RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) rollout.
• Requirements management support.
• Change Control Board (CCB) coordination/meeting minutes/tracking/action items.