Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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 clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

This onsite position will be located at our Cityline building in Richardson, TX. The EPA (Engineering Project Assistant) will be responsible for assisting engineers with non-technical tasks such as administrative, documentation, process and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail, support multiple engineers and provide a wide variety of administrative and computer related tasks to assist engineering projects. This individual will perform as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution.  Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.

What You Will Do:

• Create, edit and format engineering documentation

• Submit documents to Software Control Library (SCL) and track progress

• Performing Data Transfer Agent (DTA) duties

• Support the Peer Review process utilizing the PREP tool

• Provide tools expertise and support to Engineering

• Support the Third-Party Intellectual Property (TPIP) process by coordinating completion of documentation

• DOORS Administration – create user accounts and manage group/member access

• Assist in tracking action items and tasks for risk management and change management processes

• Collect metrics and support the preparation of presentation materials

• Support the Bid & Proposal process, by reviewing bid narratives

• Grant access to drives, repositories and labs

• Parts ordering and tracking

• Create meeting minutes for internal and external customer meetings

• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues.

• Assist Engineering leads with various project management tasks as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance

• Prior experience working on teams in a collaborative environment 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications We Prefer

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Able to retain information quickly

• Proactive self-starter   

• Must be able to work in a team environment 

What We Offer​

• 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  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, parental lea