Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (ONSITE)

Senior Principal Systems Engineer Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Collins 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 is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer Technical Program Manager (TPM) for the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This organization is responsible for leading system development of next generation Open System Architecture solutions which include open standards compliant modularity products and the ability to rapidly deploy new mission critical capabilities to the warfighter. As part of Collins Mission Systems, we specialize in developing advanced communications systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The candidate will have unique opportunities to work directly with our military customers, engineering and program management teams and hardware and software engineers that are leading experts in their fields.

As a TPM, you will be tasked with leading product development cycles and integrating with multi-functional teams. Successful candidates will be responsible for performing under limited supervision all tasks normally associated with the Project Engineer discipline, including bid and proposal work, operating budgets, management of program schedules and financial terms/conditions of contract. Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technology and engineering focal point for leadership and the customer on various programs
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis on assigned programs
• Lead development, planning and executing SETR events (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc)
• Define and manage technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans
• Provide guidance to multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems
• Oversee the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Factory Transition
• Work to influence within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures within the organization
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals

Qualifications You Must Have

• EVM experience and familiarity with government reporting requirements for earned value
• Experience acting as of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value
• Familiarity with Agile processes/methodologies
• Understanding of Engineering support for Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Firmware development and collaboration
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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
• 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!