Senior Project Engineer; Onsite

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Location:

A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Date Posted:



Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer to support the planning, execution, and completion of complex electrical and electro-mechanical projects from concept to production. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.

Your expertise in FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics will be crucial throughout the design and development processes, all while navigating the challenges of risk management and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for innovation and a track record of successfully executing projects with significant scope and complexity, we want you on our team. This is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace technology while advancing your career with a global leader in the industry.

What YOU Will Do:

• Support new project estimating, including risk assessment and planning.
• Contribute to the integrated master schedule and project planning
• Perform Control Account Management (CAM) activities to include:
• Create work and planning packages, coordinate with finance for charge number creation
• Oversee project and budget status, manage schedules, and ensure on-time deliverables
• Manage Level 5 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) supporting EVMS compliance, including ETC calculations, BCR processing, and generation of variance analysis
• Track activities against plan and manage work scope, clearly communicating any challenges or changes to key stakeholders
• Interface with Earned Value teams, program teams, engineering product teams to ensure level-loaded and accurate representation in workload planning tools
• Pursue cost savings and efficient improvement opportunities to maximize project profitability
• Support maintenance of engineering design/modeling guidance and instructions
• Clearly communicate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met
• Support the preparation of technical documentation and reports
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts to identify the causes for development related issues
• Ensure adherence to group project engineering discipline to ensure excellent project execution and process improvement
• Stringent compliance to risk and change management
• Drive retrospective project review, including report-out and feedback to estimating

• Master advanced project management techniques, including the use of EVMS tools to ensure project success
• Develop strategic risk management skills by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to maintain project momentum and achieve customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, enhancing your leadership abilities and an understanding of complex technical projects
• Gain in-depth experience in FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics within a highly regulated aerospace environment
• Expand your expertise in integrating design, development, and testing processes, from conceptual design through to final product release, contributing to the future of aerospace technology

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of…