Project Engineer

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Date Posted 2020-08-27-07:00 Country United States of America Location: 07: Building 07 Houston TX 18050 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX, 77058 USA The successful candidate will perform project engineering functions in support of space systems development projects. Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. We design and manufacture Environmental Control and Life Support Systems on the International Space Station (ISS). Our ISS contributions include the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (the space suit), the Water Processor Assembly, the Oxygen Generator Assembly, Thermal Control and Air Revitalization subsystems, and the Universal Waste Management System. We are looking for a Project Engineer to lead Integrated Product Development Team efforts, which include sustaining engineering of existing products and engineering development of new products. Primary Responsibilities - Managing assigned projects and tasks through significant milestones to provide technically sound products within program schedule and budget - Collaborating with a wide variety of functional areas inside and outside the organization to deliver results and be responsive to internal and external customer needs - Assuming responsibility for project leadership, execution, and customer contact - Creating technical plans with associated schedules and risk mitigation plans which ensure the timely delivery of error-free engineering products, services, and contract deliverables in strict compliance with company policy and procedures - Setting Product Development Team meeting agendas, leading team meetings and driving action item closures - Monitoring & controlling team work scope, including status and corrective action plans to meet schedule & cost challenges - Coordinating engineering change activities - Driving failure investigation activities - Resolving issues due to assembly, test, and procurement challenge - Ensuring that the requirements of the program's earned value management system are satisfied through the maintenance of performance metrics against an integrated program master schedule - Direct communication with customers will be required, including daily tag-ups and/or weekly meetings as required. Basic Qualifications - This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as cross-functional team member - Prior experience in related Engineering discipline(s) - Experience with electro-mechanical hardware (e.g. dc motors, stepper motors, actuators, etc.) - Exceptional organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills - Natural presence/comfortable presenting to internal and external customers - Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering staff - A desire to lead with the purpose of improving Integrated Product Development Team performance. - Ability to bring team members together and work problems to resolution - Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer term projects - Strong computer skills, including MS Office and MS Project - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience OR - Advance from degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of relevant experience OR - In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required - Must be a US Citizen - This position performs NASA Safety Sensitive work. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete all pre and post placement requirements Preferred Qualifications - A Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate is a plus - Experience in space product development is preferred - Earned Value Methodology experience is preferred 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. 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. We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement 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. 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. 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 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 to read the Policy and Terms

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