Sr.Principal Systems Engineer - Strategic Platforms Technical Project Manager/Bid and Pursuit Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Are YOU looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career?

Then embark on a journey where your expertise in systems engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology.

Have you ever glanced into the cockpit of a plane while you are waiting to board? Seeing all the lights, screens, controls, and other equipment make it look overwhelming!  Here at Collins Aerospace on our Strategic Platforms team we create the software and systems design to pull all those pieces & equipment together into one cohesive system.  

This position is for a highly motivated Technical Project Manager/Bid and Pursuit Lead, whose charter is to coordinate scope and execution efforts across multiple teams as they develop requirements, software, test, and deploy mission critical, integrated software solutions for our customers. This team develops and maintains several Avionics applications that allow our customer to Aviate, Navigate and Communicate. 

What YOU will do: 

• YOU will coordinate scope across multiple teams/organizations, partnering with technical Subject Matter Experts to produce design approach material and lead Bid and Proposal efforts to capture key pursuit efforts 

• YOU will detail plan engineering efforts for a generational program and interface with team across the Nation 

• YOU will guide team members on the creation of engineering plans, execution baselines, program execution, staffing plans, and technical risk assessments in support of customer expectations and business objectives.  

• YOU will guide team members on the management of scope, schedule and budget for systems engineering activities; You must be well versed in using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance measurement; candidate must be able to assign and coordinate staffing.  

• YOU will provide guidance and review bid and proposal activities for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and pursuits.  

• YOU will lead engineering teams using strong interaction, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, and will be responsible for managing project risks/issues and elevating to upper management when appropriate. In addition, you will be responsible for adhering to, and supporting Collins Aerospace process methodologies while managing commitments to meet project financial and schedule deliverables and quality requirements.  

What you will learn: 

• You will gain expertise in leading a multi-disciplinary team that develops and integrates a complex flight deck solution. 

• You will gain exposure to developing mission critical software for our customers in an ever-evolving DoD environment.  

• You will have the opportunity for expanded leadership roles as our department grows. We are looking at immense growth potential on the horizon, we are growing, so can you.  

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Qualifications you must have: 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Experience in all phases of product development (full life cycle) in Software Engineering programs.  

• Previous experience as an engineering leader, lead software/systems engineer, project lead, or IPT lead. 

Skills we value:  

• Active Secret clearance. 

• Experience in software engineering within Avionics or Mission engineering. 

• Experience/knowledge with Agile development.  

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  
• Opti