Job title: Senior Principal Project Engineer – International Air Combat Training (Onsite)
Company: Raytheon Technologies
Job description: Date Posted: 2024-05-07Country: United States of AmericaLocation: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteDo 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, you’ll 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.Senior Principal Project Engineer – International Air Combat Training (Onsite)The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems strives to improve training capability and realism so that U.S. warfighters and international partners can “train like you fight.” The ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art products for cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications supporting threat and weapon simulations. We specialize in the development and integration of high quality, highly secure, complex solutions for military communication systems, navigation systems, and networks to enable a Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environment. We design and develop secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems and mature them from the concept phase through accreditation, factory production, and installation This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. May be eligible for relocation.Premium Signing Bonus Available for Active Security Clearance Holders.What you will do:
- Lead the team through proposal development, initial planning, and execution of exciting international ACMI projects
- Work with international customers to clarify requirements
- Coordinate export of hardware with government officials
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact with customer counterparts, critical suppliers, and internal value stream/program management and engineering leadership
- Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods to optimally manage project budget and schedule
- Identify and control program technical risks and opportunities
- Lead team to develop and review systems requirements and test procedures
- Build strong relationships, effectively influence, and communicate with team members and internal and external customers
- Guide and mentor in a flexible, collaborative Agile development environment
- Innovate to improve technical solutions and processes
- Manage multiple competing tasks while balancing priorities
- Travel occasionally to domestic and international locations
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
- Must be able to travel up to 10%
Skills you must have:
- Experience leading the development of complicated systems
- Proven exceptional communication skills and the ability to persuade and motivate
- Experience coordinating the development of technical proposals and cost estimates during the bid and proposal phase
Preferred Qualifications:
- Involvement in developing and implementing department-level strategies
- Experience with integration and test of complex systems
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Experience in requirements development using DOORS or Jama
- Familiarity leading in an Agile environment
- Subject Matter Expert in at least one relevant technical area (e.g. datalink radios, navigation, encryption, aircraft data buses, or networking)
- Understanding of US export regulations: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Hold an advanced degree in STEM, Management, or MBA
- Preferred applicants will currently hold a DoD Secret (or above) security clearance
Location Details: Cedar Rapids – Vibrant & Affordable – A Great Place to ThriveCedar Rapids, Iowa, has emerged from agricultural roots into an affordable, vibrant community for living, working, and leisure. With over 275,000 people, the area offers residents a myriad of arts, entertainment, dining, and shopping options, yet the cost of living is 11% less than the national average and commute times are under 20 minutes. Residents enjoy live performances in the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena and historic downtown theaters. Sports enthusiasts get to experience the excitement of Big Ten games at the nearby University of Iowa and cheer on local minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams. There are a diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities among the region’s extensive trails, parks, golf courses, rivers, and lakes. This thriving city also boasts of excellent schools, top-tier hospitals, enriching museums, and a calendar filled with fun festivals and fairs. Cedar Rapids stands as a dynamic community that blends affordability, entertainment, and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal place to work, play, and call home.Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
- Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
- Redbrick – Incentives for a Healthy You
- Autism Benefit
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Adoption Assistance
- Best Doctors, second opinion program
- And more!
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other — propel us all higher, again and again.Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD – 246,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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/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.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms
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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Job date: Thu, 09 May 2024 23:45:39 GMT
