SubSystem IPT Lead

Job Summary:

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Principal Project Engineer (System IPT Lead) to lead and support project engineering activities for military and commercial programs in the Cargo Systems space. The successful candidate will be responsible for the software and certification aspects of a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) for a major commercial freighter aircraft development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation of project plans and execution of the projects to plan by leading a large cross-functional engineering team, providing both technical and project oversight.
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders, such as the program office, and external stakeholders, such as industry customers, government agencies, and suppliers.
• Maintain program schedule, resource demand, budget, and EVMS (earned value management system) tools.
• Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, develop robust mitigation or capture plans, and lead the timely execution of those plans.
• Participate in technical design discussions and lead customer presentations.
• Adherence and development of engineering standard work.
• Provide timely and effective communication to management, suppliers, the engineering team, and customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident.
• Qualifications we prefer: Engineering degree or MBA degree combined with an undergraduate engineering degree, experience in project engineering for New Product Introduction and Post Certification Engineering projects, experience working with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent project financial management methods, experience collaborating with internal and external customers on mechanical and electrical systems, proficient in Microsoft Project Professional, design and test experience with aerospace products or a closely related industry.

About RTX:

RTX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.