Senior Engineering Project Assistant; EPA; Onsite

Overview

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The EPA will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications

• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution

• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle

• Performs project non-technical duties

• Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams

• Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills

• Edits format of software/systems documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implemented into documentation. Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance

• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required

• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers

• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process

• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis

• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements

• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process

• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments

• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels

• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams

• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues

• Edits format of required documentation

• Prepare presentations

• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status

• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings

• Releases software and/or documents

• Assists with tracking of Change Orders

• Participates in status meetings

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as, O365

• 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 program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and…