Project Specialist - Avionics Test Engineering

Project Specialist – Avionics Test Engineering ONSITE in either Melbourne, FL, Wilsonville, OR or Cedar Rapids, IA. Onsite work is required. Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312. The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering team designs, develops, and maintains manufacturing test solutions for the $5B Avionics business unit and external customers, including domestic and international armed services and airlines. We are looking for a motivated individual to act as a Senior Analyst, Project Management – the Project Specialist role. As a key member of the Engineering Support team, the Project Specialist assists engineers by providing analytics, tracking metrics, supporting processes, and managing general project‑related activities. We seek a candidate with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. The ideal individual will deliver high‑quality work efficiently while maintaining professionalism in interactions across all levels of the organization. A focus on building trust with customers and ensuring process adherence while pursuing continuous improvement is essential. The position involves close collaboration with engineers and leaders across multiple locations to support project success. What You Will Do Support the creation, management, and maintenance of the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Develop, analyze, and deliver comprehensive reports on project and organizational performance. Take independent action and collaborate with the team to accomplish objectives and resolve issues. Influence others through clear explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Monitor and review project and budget status, ensuring schedules are managed effectively, and provide regular status reports and detailed analyses. Communicate clearly and effectively with peers, engineers, and leadership across the organization to ensure alignment and collaboration. Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying change‑management strategies in alignment with the CORE process. Oversee and manage support processes and tools, including Atlassian's application lifecycle management (ALM) software suite and Microsoft O365. Manage and improve the ticketing process, ensuring timely resolution and efficient workflows. Create clear and concise 'how‑to' documentation and provide training to users as needed. Identify, analyze, and resolve moderate to complex problems to support organizational goals and project success. Support bids and review of anticipated project forecasts. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a university degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment. Use of Staffing Center (Access Database) and OnePager software. Knowledge of the standard Collins Engineering tools (ALM, Jira, Confluence, Jama, SAP, Subversion). Knowledge of continuous improvement practices. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution. Tuition reimbursement program. Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and additional life and accident insurance. Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits. Wellness incentives and a wellness rewards program. Virtual doctor visits and a telemedicine program. Child and elder care services. Salary USD 68,900 – 131,100, based on experience and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 here to read the policy and terms. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace