Assistant Engineering Project Assistant (hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

This position is responsible in assisting engineers with documentation, process, hardware, software, and general engineering related support activities. Tasks typically are routine and are reviewed for adequacy, accuracy, and completeness. Must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of basic administrative, hardware, software, and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments may include assisting with word processing, data entry, ordering, sorting, and counting parts, parts pick-up and delivery, and preliminary document preparation utilizing computing resources, change management process, and requirements capture.

 

What You Will Do:

• Assist with tool support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management, parts ordering and tracking tools. Generate reports as required. 

• Operates within an environment with constantly shifting priorities and is able to manage change to enable the team to work efficiently. 

• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management tools and Excel. 

• Builds productive working relationships internally. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation. 

• Edits format of software / hardware documentation based on direction from peer group and engineering. 

• Assists in ordering, tracking, delivering, and shipping of program materials. 

• Performs project non-technical duties using detailed verbal/written instructions and standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks, adhering to Policy/Process deployment. 

Qualifications' You Must Have: 

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Tools Suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

• Must be willing and able to work onsite as needed (2-3 days a week minimum)

  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines 

• Experience with SAP, Shipping, and/or Export Compliance

What We Offer:
 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• 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!  

Learn More and Apply Now:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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