Senior Project Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions. The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.  

As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team, the Senior Project Engineer ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support. Typical test solutions custom designed electrical hardware as well as COTS components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and top-level products. 

Our ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently.    You should have strong project execution, leadership, and critical thinking skills. You should also be passionate about performing data analysis for creating accurate bids and crafting attractive proposals. This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role collaborates closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes  

• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments  

• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path   

• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule)  

• Ensure project meets quality expectations  

• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership   

• Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams  

• Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in  

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience. 

• Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project   

• Experience establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships