Job Description

Date Posted:

2021-03-08-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is the backbone of the USAF refueling fleet and is scheduled to remain so for decades to come.

This position is for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) on the KC-135 Team within Fixed and Rotary Wing, Military Avionics & Helicopters, and Avionics Engineering at Collins Aerospace. The TPM in this role will be the engineering single point of contact for Program Management and external customers in supporting the KC-135 Avionics Sustainment Engineering projects.

Responsibilities for this position include:

* Provide systems engineering leadership and technical project management for assigned tanker platforms and projects.

* Provide platform/aircraft level systems domain knowledge for systems, products and/or subsystem functionality within assigned tanker platforms.

* Provide engineering leadership, coordination, and management of bids/pursuits and budget planning estimate activities.

* Provide engineering leadership/architecture support to Program Management and Business Development in various pursuit and bid activities to successfully capture new and follow-on business.

* Understanding of basic cockpit instrumentation/procedures and experience with military products/platforms and customers.

* Coordinate and manage aircraft obsolescence strategies and avionics road mapping activities across Collins Aerospace teams.

* Regular communication, interface and coordination with customers including being a point of contact for technical inquires and crew station working group activities

* Ensuring that all systems activities are completed per the Integrated Project Management Process (IPM) and the Collins Aerospace Technical Consistent Process (TCP).

* Working with the Program Manager to create and maintain estimates of schedule, budget, and staffing while ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget.

* Expertise and management in the areas of Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Management (CAM), Change Management, and Risk Management (RM).

* Ability to evaluate and report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate.

* Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct program problems before they impact the overall program.

* Ability to mentor other engineers.

* A strong communicator with others, both written and verbal.

* Experience and ability to effectively use DOORS, JAMA, JIRA and ALM tool suite.

* Experience and ability to effectively use Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Demonstrate self-starter personality traits as well as the ability to work autonomously.

* Knowledge of Collins Aerospace Avionics Engineering processes and tools, and the ability to manage complex, organizationally matrixed projects.

Required Qualifications

* This position requires a Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline and 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 7 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.

* Candidate will be required to travel intermittently.

* Applicant must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance, and U.S. Citizenship is required.

* Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.

* Highly self-motivated and contributing to a positive work environment.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Dedicated to team success over individual success.

* Works successfully in team-centric environments.

Preferred Qualifications

* Aircraft systems experience with military aircraft (KC-135 desirable).

* Aircraft flight experience with military air refueling, tanker and/or receiver.

* Knowledge and experience working with avionics military and civil regulatory and certification requirements.

* Experience with Agile development method.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means were helping passengers reach their destination safely. Were connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And were providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

* 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

* Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program

* Life insurance and disability coverage

* Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

* Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

* Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

* Incentives for a Healthy You

* Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources

* Autism Benefit

* Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

* Adoption Assistance

* Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

* And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

* Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

* Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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 thats redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies 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.

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