Principal Project Engineer Integration & Sustainment (Onsite) at RTX

Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HTX36: Richardson TX 3200 E Renner Rd Richardson TX 75082-2402 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretCollins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a proven Principal Project Engineer to lead develop and establish the required technology and infrastructure for the VLF/LF Modernization & Sustainment portfolio. This multi-faceted role will lead cross functional teams through development integration and test of our systems. The ideal candidate should be an established leader that can leverage proven experience integrating systems onto DoD airborne platforms. As a project engineer your ability to translate system architectures/concepts to reliable products and systems will be key!The Project Engineer establishes design concepts criteria and engineering efforts for product research development integration and test. The Project Engineer collaborates across functions including project management planning engineering teams and line management. The Project Engineer coordinates the preparation of proposals business plans proposal work statements and specifications operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts. This is a very visible position at the forefront of our integration and modification teams.What You Will DoPrimary customer technical interface to shape and influence current execution and proposals while growing the sustainment businessLead organize and/or participate in medium to large scale aircraft integration effortsTechnical leadership for several proposal and business development efforts establishing technical schedule and cost baselinesOversee system deployment validation and verification against customer requirementsHelps interface between development teams and site Subject Matter Experts to bring best products to bearTranslates complex configuration details schedules trade studies interfaces and requirement considerations to influence internal leadership program teams program managers and customersFor the candidates with the corresponding experience and background this position is eligible to be converted to a (P5) Sr. Principal Project Engineer.Responsible for managing the technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10) or a larger program (20-40).Customer-facing role representing Collins as a technical subject matter expert to guide contract performance and shape future businessServe as the central hub connecting all stakeholders facilitating communication between design teams and customers to ensure alignment of project goals.Ensure team members tasks are aligned with individual skill sets experience and abilities to ensure efficient project completion.Prepares and maintains project plans budgets and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed and project quality expectations are met.Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budgetWhen required derive and establish business and engineering processes to streamline the way we do businessManage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.Support and motivate the team to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet program business planInterfacing with management suppliers customers and members of the technical design teamProvide timely and effective communication to management and customersEngineering activities associated with design development procurement and testing.Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components Projects Teams and TasksRequest & manage budgets; identify & report any issues or changes in scopePlan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plansLead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level processLead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issuesEnsure designs comply with Standard Work and customer requirementsBenchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development.Ensure excellence in engineering and technologyMentor and support the development of associates Provide bid & pursuit LeadershipQualifications 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 experienceAble to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadershipAble to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase (typically 10% or less)Qualifications We PreferUS Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance.Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experienceProgressive leadership in the design and test of software componentsExperience using Agile methodologies to deliver software and mission capabilities.History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodologyPrior Cost Account Manager experienceExperience navigating competing priorities delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situationsExperience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organizationStrong Design Integration skillsUnderstanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.Working knowledge of Military and Commercial specificationsDemonstrated team player self-driven leader with excellent collaboration skillsExperience with Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software/processesUnderstanding of the configuration management processStrong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMSIdentification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.What We OfferSome of our competitive benefits package includes:Medical dental and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance home and auto insurance additional life and accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protectionBirth adoption parental leave benefitsOvia Health fertility and family planningAdoption Assistance Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts second opinion programAnd more!Learn More & Apply Now!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 youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 101000 USD - 203000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and TermsRequired Experience:Staff IC Key Skills APIs,Jenkins,REST,Python,SOAP,Systems Engineering,Service-Oriented Architecture,Java,XML,JSON,Scripting,Sftp Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 203000 - 203000