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Principal Technical Project Manager Displays Center
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Location: Cedar Rapids
Job type: Permanent
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Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, 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 we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries 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.
Job Summary
Do you have what it takes to lead projects for an innovative, forward thinking, intrinsically motivated engineering design team?
The Display Center is searching for a Principal Technical Project Manager to join our team. We like to learn, have fun, and make a difference! It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. Our Displays engineering team leads the industry with cost competitive, innovative technology that sets ourselves apart from our competition and helps our customers make the most of their investment in our products.
We are looking for a strong, passionate leader with an action oriented, collaborative mindset, who operates with a vision, delivers benefits to meet/exceed expectations, builds and enhances his/her teams, evaluates performance of self and others by results, plans for his/her team’s needs, anticipates project/organizational change, all while operating with Full Integrity.
The Display Center is responsible for designing displays for both commercial and military avionics. The successful candidate will lead and manage Display projects to meet cost, schedule and technical performance commitments, working closely with the Display Design and Technology groups consisting of both Hardware and Software Engineers. He/she is the single point of contact for engineering responsible for the technical leadership and project management of design & development activities, within the guidelines set by the LCVSM/Program Manager and Customer. Experience related to the design and development of avionics displays is desired; engineering design experience and Earned Value management experience is strongly desired. This person will also lead customer business related activities including bids, proposals, and customer technical presentations.
Job Responsibilities
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Serves as the engineering project leader for programs developing Display Products, primarily hardware but also includes software, to ensure program commitments are met
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Serves as engineering project leader, providing project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, and execution
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Familiarity with AMLCDs used for avionics as well as emerging Display Technologies
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Ensures consistency with Rockwell Collins Consistent Engineering Processes
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Ensures compliance with Program / Product requirements as reflected in design plans
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Leads wide range of entry-level to highly experienced Engineers
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Demonstrates technical expertise in Displays and the associated technologies
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Maintains awareness of Displays technology and Company’s competitive position
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline, and eight years of related experience
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Successful leadership experience in developing certified flight deck displays
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Experience managing technical projects including schedule and Earned Value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership
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Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C
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Proven record of meeting objectives and commitments
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Possess a collaborative way of working
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Demonstrated success in balancing system performance and affordability
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Strong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributor to executive leadership
At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
And that’s just for starters.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
* Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations
* Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)
* An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance
* Tuition reimbursement
* And more
Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!
Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
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