Virtual Avionics Technical Project Engineer (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in systems or software engineering, and/or project execution roles
• Demonstrates communication, documentation, and collaboration/teamwork skills
• Experience making decisions that impact cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience interfacing directly with both internal and external customers including presentations and issue resolution
• Experience leading others

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Program/project/product leadership experience with schedule, budget, and providing technical guidance to a team of engineers.
• Experience driving accountability and predictable performance in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with products developed in Microsoft Windows Visual Studio & Eclipse with Ada, C/C++/C#, Python &/or Matlab Simulink.
• Life-cycle product support of software or simulation related products.
• Experience and an understanding of system or systems environments and leading a program through all phases
  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

MINIMUM PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application.
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest.
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
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 Collins Aerospace, Virtual Avionics Engineering (VAE) team in Cedar Rapids, IA is expanding due to increased demand for simulation training software that is derived from real-time aircraft operational flight programs and extended with ARINC-610 simulation standards and customer driven requirements. The VAE Team is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The retargeted simulation software models aircraft systems from low level data bus flows to high level peer to peer subsystem communication and is built on top of proprietary graphics drawing libraries and runtime executives. Resulting in high fidelity solutions that are optimized to range in use from Windows Desktop to Virtual Reality to certified Full-Flight Simulator applications. We are looking for motivated individuals with a keen desire to create innovative solutions and contribute with little oversight, sound judgement, and a focus on continuous product improvement. Our fast-paced environment requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and teamwork skills that contribute to a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
The VAE team also builds lower-level training devices by integrating our rehosted avionics software with Collins proprietary simulation environments and COTS equipment, see following links for examples:
Collins Virtual Avionics Procedure Trainer (VAPT)
Collins Virtual Avionics Trainer (VAT)
Collins HUD Virtual Reality Trainer
Collins Training Products Site

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position supports the development and integration of training devices, software, and systems utilizing advanced PC computing, gaming, and display technologies. The focus is on training Flight Crews and Ground Crews in the use of Collins aircraft avionics systems across Commercial and Military domains.

• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to define and execute product line strategies, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical interface to customers and regulatory authorities.
• Support the release of required project artifacts and communicate program status to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with support organizations to ensure project completion.
• Plan program scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Drive technical program execution and product integration, ensuring achievement of technical goals and Design to Cost (DTC) targets.
• Decompose program requirements accurately and oversee design, development, verification, and validation processes.
• Provide technical direction to integrated project teams (IPTs) to execute product line plans.
• Manage scope, change control, risk, and the Change Control Board (CCB) processes.
• Oversee product verification, certification, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Request necessary resources and support appropriate technical staffing.
• Assist in market analysis documentation and ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and risk management.
• Collaborate directly with customers to integrate and support software within their training systems.
• Up to 25% travel both domestic and international to customer sites and industry demonstrations may be needed.

ROLE TYPE:

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
  Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
  At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.
  Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
  The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
  RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.