Principal Project Lead Engineer, Sensors and Integrated Systems – Integrated Air Data Systems; IADS); Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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Sensors and Integrated Systems – Integrated Air Data Systems (IADS) Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support continued growth within the product organization.

In this high visibility role, the Project Engineer will coordinate and report on a cross-functional design team of hardware, software, and test engineers.

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects and suggest appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects.
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Perform critical path analysis; prepare and implement work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Direct all phases of the project from inception through completion.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management.
• Coordinate the 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 and objectives.
• Direct the work of employees assigned on projects in 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 the integrated master schedules for the project.
• Coordinate HW & SW equipment modifications throughout the development process.

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