Senior Project Engineer - LEO / DoD (Hybrid)

Date Posted:2023-02-24-08:00Country:United States of AmericaLocation:01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USAPosition Role Type:HybridDo 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.Senior Project Engineer - LEO / DoD (Hybrid) Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.About Us:Collins Aerospace Systems is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. Intelligent Sensing & Space Systems is a business unit under the Mission Systems division within Collins Aerospace. Our products reside in deep space, low earth orbit, undersea and on the ground. We are also a major supplier to international space programs. The IS&SS business has contributed to significant advances in ground, air, space for over 85 years on major platforms such as the International Space Station, the space suit, the Space Shuttle, and in submarines.Job Summary:An excellent opportunity exists within the Space Systems engineering organization. This position will assist in driving Integrated Product Development Team efforts in the development and delivery environmental and life support systems as well as active thermal control systems for both the LEO and DOD & Science value streams. This role will take direction from Senior Integrated Development Team Leaders and Program Chief Engineers.Our customers include the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA and Johns Hopkins University Advanced Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL) in Laurel, MD with exciting NASA programs including International Space Station, Dragonfly, and the Mars Sample Return Lander. The candidate will drive the execution of engineering responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. Direct communication with customers will be required – including daily tag-ups, weekly meetings, and quarterly meetings. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as cross-functional team memberPrimary Responsibilities:

Manage the planning, execution, and tracking/reporting of all technical aspects of engineering projects. This includes leading efforts of a cross functional engineering team and acting as the key interface between program management and engineering.

Perform control account manager duties (cost, scope, and schedule), understand Earned Value analysis of cost and schedule metrics.

Coordinating and leading team meetings, capturing and driving action item closures, and providing updates to management and leadership

Providing critical evaluation of technical and programmatic tasks, manage scope and tasks across the engineering team, and effectively operate within a matrix environment to manage and identify resource needs.

Serve as technical point of contact for all aspects of the business (supply chain, operations, manufacturing, ect.)

Support preventive and corrective action planning and implementation as well as driving failure investigation activities

Driving issue resolution closures due to assembly, test, and procurement challenges.

Develop basis of estimates (BOE’s) and lead the engineering planning and completion of proposal activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations

Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines in a schedule driven environment

Strong grasp of all Microsoft Office products and MS Project tools are preferred

Experience in working and/or leading team projects

Demonstrated use of enterprise resource planning software (SAP or similar)

Strong organization skills

Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal efforts in accordance with customer and company requirements

The ability to work well in teams, with peers, and management

The ability to follow and apply internal and external regulations and processes for the development of company proposals

Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer term projects

Natural presence/comfortable presenting to internal and external customers

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.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

Tuition reimbursement

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

Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

Autism Benefit

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Adoption Assistance

Best Doctors, 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. 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms 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.