Principal Project Engineer – Air Combat Test & Training (ONSITE)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead motivated and passionate teams of experts to develop, test, enhance, deploy, and sustain our advanced airborne training systems. ACTT is a system-of-systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.  Our flagship product, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II), is an on-aircraft, in-flight training system that provides unmatched operational realism to our nation’s top-tier fighter pilots and enables them to truly “train as they fight”. As a Principal Project Engineer in ACTT, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the evolution of fighter pilot training and make a difference.  What You Will Do     • Lead medium-scale projects to develop, integrate, test and deploy state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, and networking     • Oversee project planning from initiation to completion, including defining scope, setting objectives, establishing timelines, and coordinating resources to meet project milestones and program requirements     • Lead engineering bid and proposal (B&P) efforts to capture new business and unlock new markets        • Drive efficiency and optimization throughout the project lifecycle by applying lessons learned, implementing best practices, and leveraging new methodologies     • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while also proactively identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that enhance efficiency, innovation, or overall project outcomes      • Manage communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that expectations are aligned, feedback is incorporated, and project goals are effectively communicated     • Work with engineering functional leaders to secure and coordinate the resources necessary to build effective project teams and meet commitments      • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, company policies, and contractual obligations by maintaining documentation, supporting compliance activities, and enforcing best practices to uphold project integrity and accountability     • Up to 10% travel is required Qualifications You Must Have     • Experience operating in a lead role     • Background in hardware, software, or systems development      • Experience with Earned Value (EV) as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or similar role      • Experience with bidding and basis of estimate (BOE) development     • 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 experience     Qualifications We Prefer     • Experience operating in a Project Engineer role     • Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross domain solutions     • Agile/Scrum leadership experience