Principal Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-14

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:

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production.

As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems!

What YOU will do:

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our government customers.

• Interact and interface with External Customers.

• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.

• Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.

• Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite.

• Lead bid and proposal efforts.

• Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our space specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in space products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

• 2+ Years Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.

• 1+ Years of proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required .​

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.

• Prior experience in a space-related or aerospace engineering 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, addi