Principal Project Engineer Lead, Engines and MEMS; Onsite

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Person:
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Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, we offer capabilities and opportunities that push the boundaries of science. Collins Aerospace is a leader in advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. The Principal Project Engineer will work in the Engines and MEMS (EMEMS) Sensors design department, leading a team in developing highly reliable products that meet customer‑specified requirements while maintaining competitive cost.

• Provide clear, concise communications with peers and leadership.
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets; adjust as needed to adhere to plan, schedule and budget.
• Record and document delays, scope changes and other incidents that impact scope or schedule.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects.
• Pursue cost‑saving opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Perform critical‑path analysis; prepare and implement work‑around plans to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct meetings, consolidate and present plans and progress reports.
• Identify and react to project problems; recommend solutions such as resource reallocation or contract changes.
• Direct all phases of the project from inception through completion.
• Oversee and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Liaise between project management, planning, project teams and production line management.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules and prepare reports.
• Manage and coordinate hardware and software development configurations throughout the engineering process.
• Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer‑satisfaction goals.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to technical manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Establish design work scope content for concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration and test.
• Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain integrated master schedules.
• Coordinate HW & SW equipment modifications throughout the development process.

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Prior experience managing and coordinating hardware and software development configurations throughout the engineering process.
• Prior experience establishing design work scope content for concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration and test.

• Progressive technical and leadership responsibility on electronic development and integration programs.
• Understanding of RTCA DO‑178, DO‑254 and DO‑160 requirements.
• Experience with MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present stage‑gate design reviews internally and externally to customers.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage project schedules.
• 8+ years experience reviewing product specifications and determining design requirements and scope of work.
• 8+ years experience performing estimates of effort and duration for tasks.
• 8+ years experience of requirements management and convergence planning.
• Demonstrated ability with conflict resolution and negotiating skills.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes…