Senior Project Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions.

The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.

As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team, the Senior Project Engineerensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support.Typical test solutions custom designed electrical hardware as well as COTS components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and top-level products.

Our ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently.

You should have strong project execution, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

You should also be passionate about performing data analysis for creating accurate bids and crafting attractive proposals.

This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment.

The role collaborates closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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 maintainproject 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 University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project 

Experience establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER: 

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.

Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS

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 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!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.