Date Posted: 2024-08-29 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type: Onsite
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for Safety-critical Commercial and Business Avionics?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise can make a real difference?
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.
We have an opportunity for a Principal Software Project Engineer to join our RIU (Radio Interface Unit) team which is part of theDatalink Productsorganization in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will be leading the development, certification, and sustainment of safety-critical DO-178 DAL A commercial, business, and military RIU solutions. In this role, you will guide a team of talented engineers, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will have an opportunity to work with various customers like Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer as well as other domains within the Collins Avionics organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Lead Projects: You will serve as the Software Project Engineer, supplying Project Management, technical direction during all phases of the programs from pursuit through sustainment. You will be responsible for the Project management and execution, maintaining the financials, TPR reporting, and schedule management.
Lead Certification audits: You will lead certification activities with the Internal Certification office, and external customer audits.
Process Consistency: You will ensure consistency with the Collins Aerospace Technical processes and the Certification Processes for a TSO product.
Guide Teams: You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financials, and other project management metrics clearly and concisely.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Certification Processes: You will gain in-depth knowledge of Avionics Regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
Technical Expertise: You will enhance your technical skills in processing platforms and associated technologies.
Leadership skills: You will develop your ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
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 oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
5+ years of software engineering project management.
5+ years of experience in Development of Safety critical Avionics software.
Experience with Avionics regulatory and Certification requirements and processes such as TSO, DO-178 B/C, DO-160.
Experience with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project or similar.
Project Management Experience: Experience with leading scrum teams, project data reporting, working with Certification authorities, attending and/or leading SOI audits.
QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:
Experience with Avionics systems like EICAS, FMS, Displays, Radios, etc.
Technical Skills: C, C++, Python, LabView
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 in data-driven quantitative analysis, including statistical tools, data modeling, and trend analysis, to inform decision-making
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.?
WHAT WE OFFER?
This position may be eligible for relocation.
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, ID theft 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!?
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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 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
Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're 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.
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.