Senior Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Project engineers specialize in getting things done. They liaison between program leadership and the engineering team, they lead and support the engineering disciplines throughout design and development, and they ensure that the whole team is running in the same direction. On this engineering team specifically, you will support projects related to Open System Architectures for the Department of Defense (DoD). Open System Architectures are an emerging set of Industry-wide requirements intended to standardize hardware and software interfaces for data systems (communication, sensor, or other mission data) such that new and emerging capabilities can be very rapidly developed and deployed.

If you like the idea of being on the cutting edge of technology, learning about emerging capabilities, and supporting the defense of the U.S. and our allies, then this job may be for you. Click to learn more about our Mission Systems team here!

What You Will Do:

• You Will manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a large program
• You will collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones
• You will coordinate part procurement and asset management in support of lab integration
• You will facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite

What You Will Learn:

• You will acquire knowledge about Open System Architecture
• You will learn about emerging modern defense data technologies and capabilities
• You will gain deeper understanding of the DoD’s acquisition process, budgeting, and financial management

Qualification We Prefer:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance 

• Strong communication skills, experience presenting to program management and executive leadership
• Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary project team
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
• High-level understanding of communication theory, networking, and / or digital processing

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• This position is eligible for relocation
• 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 leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
• And more!  

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Mission Systems: 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succe