Principal Project Engineer - Vision Systems Test Engineering; Onsite

Position: Principal Project Engineer - Vision Systems Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted

Country

United States of America

Location

HOR
32:
Wilsonville, OR 27300 SW Parkway , Wilsonville, OR,  USA

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance

None/Not Required

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is seeking a Principal Project Engineer. This role leads multidisciplinary teams of engineers across systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to develop complex engineering solutions. The role requires versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment, collaborating with engineers and leaders at locations around the globe to ensure project success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes.
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments.
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path.
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule).
• Ensure project meets quality expectations.
• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership.
• Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams.
• Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems engineering experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience. Fundamental project management skills including baseline control, earned value, and risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• Mastery of Agile process and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in Jira.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

BENEFITS

• 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 family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more.

JOB INFORMATION

This position may be eligible for relocation.

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EEO STATEMENT

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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