Principal Project Engineer - VLF Programs (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a proven Principal Project Engineer to lead the modernization of our VLF communications capabilities. In this multi-faceted role you will help shape the business strategy, lead integrated product teams, oversee the execution of technical trade studies, and make recommendations to program and site leadership. You should be an established leader that can leverage proven experience leading cross functional teams. Leading a long-term modernization and production effort for a key customer, your ability to develop system architectures and translate technical concepts to sustainable products will be key. If you are an established leader, business/tech savvy, and willing to push new boundaries, this is the role for you! 

What You Will Do: 

• Lead a seasoned team of Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, and Specialty Engineers in support of VLF communications development efforts 

• Provide technical leadership to proposal and business development efforts establishing technical, schedule, and cost baselines for additional follow-on business 

• Plan, participate-in, and oversee production efforts with local and remote manufacturing and operations teams 

• Plan, participate-in, and oversee hardware and software integration efforts at customer sites to include deployment, validation, and verification against requirements 

• Travel Requirements:  Ability to travel 25% 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience 

• 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  

• Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experience to include DoD airborne platform integration 

• Proven experience and understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process 

• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional project teams and managing performance against tight budget and schedule requirements  

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Experience with both agile and waterfall hardware & software design and development 

• Demonstrated leadership and success in the design and test of integrated systems 

• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations 

• Prior Control Account Manager (CAM) or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience 

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits include:    

• This position may be eligible for relocation. <